In Video: Criminal Security Sector: Disruption of an External Gang That Exploited Car Rental Activities to Seize Citizens’ and Residents’ Signatures and File Fake Financial Claims
The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, represented by the Counter-Money Crimes Department, dismantled an external criminal gang engaged in forging customary documents and exploiting them to file false financial claims before courts, with the aim of unlawfully seizing the funds of citizens and residents.
In a statement, the Ministry explained that the case details stemmed from a report by a citizen stating that a final and enforceable court judgment had been issued against him in connection with a financial claim, despite no prior relationship or dealings between him and the plaintiff. This prompted immediate investigative and intelligence-gathering operations.
The investigations revealed the criminal modus operandi of the gang. The main suspect exploited his previous employment at a vehicle rental company to obtain signatures from citizens and residents on blank documents and promissory notes under the pretext of completing rental procedures. He retained these documents and left the country before they were used to prepare false financial claims and submit them to the judiciary.
The Ministry further stated that the main suspect’s sister was responsible for submitting the forged documents and customary papers, filing the financial claims, and collecting the awarded amounts after court judgments were issued. She was arrested, and authorities seized a number of promissory notes, customary documents, and collection orders issued by local banks. Investigations showed that the gang had filed more than 130 financial claims using the same criminal method.
The Ministry of Interior urged citizens and residents to exercise caution and avoid signing any blank promissory notes, documents, or papers, or handing over signatures exceeding what is necessary for the transaction. It emphasized the importance of ensuring all details are filled in before signing, to protect their rights and prevent exploitation for financial claims or fraudulent activities.
