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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)

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