ONLINE SCAM Dubai Police bust gang that stole retiree's life savings

Dubai Police arrested members of a gang involved in an online investment scam that swindled a retired man out of his life savings.

- BY KHITAM AL AMIR Chief News Editor

The incident came to light after the victim approached Dubai Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Department. After working for four decades, the man had been searching for safe investment avenues. He came across an investment app promising high returns within a short period. He tested it with a small amount and saw profits multiplying in his virtual account within da