Sharjah Police has dismantled an international fraud network that swindled more than Dh3 million from victims using sophisticated online scams.
Authorities arrested four suspects accused of orchestrating schemes that targeted individuals in the UAE and abroad.
Investigators said the group used multiple tactics, including fake delivery scams where victims were tricked into paying supposed customs and insurance fees for non-existent parcels.
The suspects also gained unauthorized access to data from a legitimate insurance company, allowing them to use real business information to make their schemes more convincing.
Another method involved romance scams on social media, where fake profiles were used to build trust with victims before soliciting money for fabricated emergencies or travel plans.
Police said the operation was coordinated across borders, with funds withdrawn through ATMs and transferred using hard-to-trace methods.
Authorities warned that such scams are becoming more sophisticated and urged the public to verify sources, avoid sharing personal or banking details, and report suspicious activity.
Officials said efforts are ongoing to track and dismantle similar criminal networks using advanced digital forensic tools.
