A Canadian businessman was shocked to learn that his bank account in the UAE was emptied of nearly Dh2.86 million although he did not withdraw any funds.
The unnamed businessman who is not currently residing in the UAE, contacted a friend to seek an explanation from his bank in Dubai and he was further shocked when his friend was told that the businessman himself withdraw those sums.
After returning to Dubai, he reported the scam to the police, and an investigation revealed that two Asians had forged his ID and used it in replacing his SIM card.
Newspapers said the two managed to obtain all account details and PIN numbers through their mobile by using the same phone number the Canadian had used.
“They kept withdrawing funds daily from his account until they stole nearly Dh2.86 million,” the Arabic language daily Al Bayan said.
In court, the judge on Tuesday sentenced the two to six months in prison, fined them Dh2 million and ordered their deportation.
