Expat held for stealing through online banking

T TV Wednesday 11/July/2018 23:12 PM
By: Times News Service

One person of Arab nationality has been arrested for stealing OMR1.27 million using counterfeit credit cards.

According to the Royal Oman Police (ROP), the culprit forged bank cards, transferred money to his account and then withdrew it in cash at
different ATMs.

“The Directorate General of Investigation and Criminal Investigation of the ROP arrested a person of Arab nationality on charges of using counterfeit credit cards belonging to others and in violation of money laundering laws and information technology.” - Royal Oman Police
Police said that the accused has been referred to judicial authorities for further investigation and trial.