Iranian lost 3,820 dinars in sophisticated online bank fraud
An expatriate has fallen victim to an elaborate electronic fraud scheme that resulted in the loss of 3,820 Kuwaiti dinars from his bank account without his knowledge.
According to a security source, the victim, an Iranian national, filed a complaint at the Hawally Police Station after discovering that five unauthorized withdrawals had been made from his account.
The case has been registered under ‘forgery of a bank document’ and referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action.
Following the complainant’s statement before the Commercial Affairs Prosecution, the case was transferred to the Financial Crimes Department for further investigation.
Personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) were subsequently tasked with examining the incident in detail, using advanced digital tracking tools to trace the flow of funds and identify the perpetrator.
After an in-depth probe by the Financial Crimes Department, investigators determined that the stolen money had been transferred to a bank account in a neighboring country.
An official report has been filed with the relevant authorities, and international coordination is expected to follow to recover the funds and apprehend those involved.
Security sources have once again urged the public to exercise caution when handling personal banking information, avoid sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) or account details over the phone, and verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from financial institutions.
This case highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud targeting individuals in Kuwait, with law enforcement authorities intensifying efforts to combat electronic crimes and protect financial security.
