Ras Al Khaimah police smashed a 4-man Asian ring specialized in robbing bank accounts and a court later sentenced them to six months in prison and ordered their deportation from the country.
Police arrested the ring members, including its leader nicknamed “King Abid” after several people reported that their bank accounts had been almost emptied by unknown thieves just hours after they revealed to them their bank data.
The four were accused of calling bank clients, claiming they are from a local department needing their ID and bank data for updating.
One Asian victim said they stole nearly Dh12,000 from his account after he received an anonymous call pretending to be from a government department.
“They stole bank accounts and transferred the stolen funds to their own bank accounts inside and outside the UAE,” Emarat Al Youm daily said.
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Comelec intensifies crackdown on vote-buying ahead of May elections
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has escalated its efforts to combat vote-buying by issuing additional show-cause orders to candidates suspected of engaging in illicit campaign practices.
This move is part of the poll body’s intensified efforts to uphold electoral integrity through its Committee on Kontra Bigay (CKB).
Comelec Chairman George Garcia emphasized that these orders are not immediate indictments but formal requests for candidates to explain alleged irregularities.
He clarified that even non-monetary inducements, such as promises or free movie tickets, could constitute vote-buying under election laws.
The commission has been proactive in addressing electoral violations, having received numerous complaints related to vote-buying and abuse of state resources.
These reports predominantly originate from the National Capital Region, Region III, and Region IV-A.
Comelec’s actions underscore its commitment to ensuring fair and lawful elections, urging all candidates to adhere strictly to electoral regulations.
