«Interior»: Arrest of an external criminal gang that obtained signatures of citizens and residents to file false financial claims - Sarmad

• The criminal syndicate submitted more than 130 financial claims using the same criminal modus operandi

As part of continuous security efforts to combat forgery and financial fraud, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation, represented by the Financial Crimes Combat Department, dismantled an external criminal syndicate 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.

The details of the case trace back to a report from a citizen who stated that an enforceable court judgment had been issued against him following a financial claim, despite there being no prior relationship or dealings between him and the plaintiff. This prompted immediate investigative and intelligence-gathering operations.

Investigations revealed the criminal modus operandi of the syndicate. 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 then retained these documents and left the country before they were used to prepare false financial claims and submit them to the judiciary.

It was also revealed 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 bank receipts issued by local banks. Investigations further showed that the syndicate had submitted more than 130 financial claims using the same criminal method.

The Ministry of Interior urges citizens and residents to exercise caution and avoid signing any blank promissory notes, documents, or papers, or handing over signatures beyond what is necessary for the transaction. They are advised to ensure all details are filled in before signing, in order to protect their rights and prevent exploitation for financial claims or fraudulent activities.