Abu Dhabi Police have arrested a man who defrauded a gold jewellery store of items worth around Dh14 million. According to the police, the suspect was found and apprehended within hours of receiving the report.
The owner of the gold and jewellery shop said that six months ago, an individual acquired some gold jewllery from the store, claiming to be working on behalf of several businessmen and prominent figures in the UAE. He took the jewellery and promised to pay for it later, but never did.
Quick investigation reveals hiding place
Upon receiving a report from the owner, Abu Dhabi Police immediately jumped into action, with the relevant teams launching search and investigation procedures. A specialised team was formed to gather information, analyse evidence and connect relevant details.
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Using smart systems and advanced technologies, the team was able to identify the suspect, determine his location and accurately track his movements within just a few hours. It was found that the main suspect had enlisted the assistance of other individuals to pull off the fraud. He had also been using an annex attached to a residential property in Abu Dhabi as a hiding place.
Security raid and arrest
The specialised teams immediately carried out a security raid and arrested the man. Officers also discovered boxes containing gold items, along with invoices and documents connected to the case. During preliminary questioning, the suspect said that he had sold the remaining jewellery.
Abu Dhabi Police said that the swift resolution of the case and the arrest of the suspect demonstrate the high level of readiness and efficiency of its police personnel, as well as their ability to utilise smart technologies, data analysis and information correlation to support investigative operations.
They urged owners of gold and jewellery shops, as well as commercial establishments, to verify the identities and legal credentials of customers before conducting transactions. They also advised businesses not to hand over jewellery or other high-value goods until payment has been secured.
Businesses were further warned against relying solely on promises of future payment or deferred invoices, and encouraged to report immediately any suspicious practices or transactions.
Source: Khaleej Times