False private-jet CEO sends forged transfer receipt to a gift supplier
Channel
WhatsApp · Unspecified
Target
Businesses
Reported incident or attempt
How the approach works
A purported executive ordered phones, perfumes and flowers for two recipients. A forged bank-transfer document sent through WhatsApp induced the Dubai gift company to deliver the items.
What they wanted
Obtain goods without payment
Reported outcome
Prosecution reported AED 25,800 worth of goods obtained and three suspects referred to court. Verdict and recovery unknown.
Source & context
Gulf News, Ali Al Shouk, quoting Bur Dubai Public Prosecution ↗Published: 2020-10-15 (displayed update)
