Sharjah Police is warning people to be wary of fake texts and calls after nine people were arrested in a telephone fraud raid.
One victim was allegedly scammed by a gang member who pretended to be a bank employee to hack his personal data.
As much as AED 96,000 was stolen from his account.
Smartphones and transfer receipts were seized during the raid.
The emirate's Criminal Investigation Department has formed a new team to track down cyber offenders.
No injuries reported after fire at Dubai South workshop
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a workshop in the Dubai South area overnight.
Over 800 arrested in UAE-led operation to fight environmental crime in Amazon basin
A UAE-led operation to tackle environmental crime in the Amazon basin has seen the arrests of 839 individuals and the seizure of harvested timber, illegal mining equipment, fuel and minerals that is valued over $280million.
Dubai expands road capacity on key traffic corridor
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street to ease congestion and increase road capacity.
Dubai Police correctional establishments recognised for human rights excellence
Dubai's Correctional and Penal Institutions have received accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the organisation’s top Global Eagle Award, becoming the first in the region and only the third jurisdiction worldwide to receive the honour.
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a workshop in the Dubai South area overnight.
A UAE-led operation to tackle environmental crime in the Amazon basin has seen the arrests of 839 individuals and the seizure of harvested timber, illegal mining equipment, fuel and minerals that is valued over $280million.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street to ease congestion and increase road capacity.
