Criminal Investigation Department Solves Mystery of Four Cases of Diesel Theft and Damage to Communication Towers

The Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations – Capital Governorate Criminal Investigations Department, successfully unraveled four cases of diesel theft and damage to telecommunications towers in the Jabir Al-Ahmad area, which had been registered against unknown perpetrators, and apprehended four Indian nationals caught in the act.

The arrests followed intensified investigative efforts, including the use of modern technological means and surveillance of telecommunications towers. It emerged that the suspects were employed by a contracted maintenance company and exploited their roles to siphon excessive amounts of diesel. They used part of the stolen fuel to compensate for shortages at other towers, while misappropriating the remainder for sale.

Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to committing these offenses over a two-year period at various locations. Investigations further revealed their involvement in similar incidents across different governorates of the country. Inventory and investigative work are ongoing, paving the way for their referral to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal actions against them.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its continued efforts to pursue perpetrators of theft and protect vital infrastructure and facilities, emphasizing a firm stance against anyone attempting to tamper with or harm national interests.