Dubai Police Arrest 4 People Involved in “High and Quick Profits” Online Trading Scam. The arrested persons allegedly targeted victims through phone calls and social media ads.They allegedly prompted victims to transfer funds and subsequently funnel them to accounts outside the UAE. Dubai Police have arrested four individuals who were part of a syndicate that allegedly defrauded hundreds of people through fraudulent online trading schemes.
Dubai’s Crackdown on Trading Frauds
According to an announcement by Dubai Police, the four suspects claimed to represent reputable trading and investment brands, targeting victims via phone calls and social media advertisements. The syndicate operated several fraudulent trading brands, including Sigma-One Capital, DuttFx, EVM Prime, UTrade, EVA Markets, and Core Financial Markets, Khaleej Times reported. These platforms promised high and fast returns. The alleged perpetrators persuaded victims to transfer funds, which were then moved to accounts outside the United Arab Emirates. Interestingly, Khaleej Times revealed about a couple of months ago that Sigma-One Capital had disappeared with millions of dirhams belonging to UAE investors. That broker operated from the same office as Gulf First Commercial Brokers, which has since been vacated. Gulf First and Sigma-One were run from the same office, and staff reportedly used the names interchangeably. Sigma-One Capital claimed to be based in St. Lucia and listed a Dubai address in Musalla Tower. However, investigations reportedly found no evidence that the company ever operated from that address. It was also not authorised by UAE regulators such as the DFSA or SCA, leaving investors without any legal protection. #USDC #BTCUnbound #Ethereum
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