Cyber and Crypto Crime News


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Amid Surgery, Dubai Surgeon’s Credit Card is Drained of Dh120,000 - Are there Cracks in UAE Banking Security?

A Dubai-based surgeon had Dh120,000 stolen through fraudulent credit card transactions carried out during her surgery.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Dubai’s Wall Street Exchange Fined $9.2 Million After US Bank Fraud Investigation

Wall Street Exchange in Dubai faces a $9.2 million penalty after US authorities uncover years of fraudulent statements to a major American bank.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

How Dubai Police Became a Global Leader in the Fight Against Cybercrime

Dubai Police’s cutting-edge technology and international partnerships have positioned them as global leaders in combating cybercrime.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Pune Men Arrested for Role in ₹76 Lakh Cyber Fraud Linked to Dubai Scammers

Two men from Pune were arrested for aiding Dubai-based cybercriminals in a ₹76 lakh international fraud operation.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Cybercriminals Impersonate Dubai Police as UAE Residents Face Surge in Phishing Attacks

A wave of phishing attacks sees scammers posing as Dubai Police, using fake domains and SMS texts to steal personal and financial information from UAE residents.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Dubai Expat Loses $500 to Fake National Day Chocolate Promotion

A Dubai housewife falls victim to a phishing scam after being lured by a fake National Day chocolate deal, exposing rising cybercrime tactics in the UAE.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Inside a Crypto Fraud Empire: Lavish Parties, Shark Tanks, and $21.6 Million of Investor Money

Five crypto scammers defrauded 40,000 investors, funding lavish lifestyles with stolen millions, including private jets and a shark tank.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Dubai Regulator Shuts Down Seven Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges in Major Crackdown

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority halts seven unlicensed crypto exchanges, issuing fines and warnings to protect investors and the integrity of its digital assets market.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

UAE Movie-Goers Fall for Cyber Scam in Alarming Social Experiment

A social experiment in UAE cinemas reveals 90% of movie-goers clicked on a fake scam link, highlighting critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Pavel Durov's Arrest in France Sparks Global Debate on Digital Freedom

The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France ignites a global controversy over digital freedom and the accountability of tech giants.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

FBI Offers £4M Reward for Fugitive 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova

FBI increases reward to £4 million for information leading to the capture of 'Cryptoqueen' Ruja Ignatova, mastermind behind the $4 billion OneCoin fraud.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

British Expat Loses Dh15,000 in UAE Bank Fraud Through Fake Telecom Payment Website

Philip Currie, a British expat, lost Dh15,000 in a sophisticated online scam while trying to pay his telecom bill, highlighting the increasing threat of cyber fraud in the UAE.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

UAE Bank Fraud on the Rise as Criminals Exploit Contactless Transactions

UAE residents experience a surge in contactless payment fraud, prompting calls for enhanced security measures to protect digital wallets and personal data.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

UAE Residents Warned of Rising Sophisticated Scams Targeting Personal Data

UAE authorities and experts urge residents to exercise caution against a surge in sophisticated scams, emphasizing the importance of protecting personal and financial information.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Elusive Crypto Scammers Cash Out in Dubai Amid Ongoing Investigations

Despite facing serious charges in the U.S., notorious crypto fraudsters Ruja Ignatova and Frank Schneider managed to liquidate their Dubai properties. Their current whereabouts remain unknown.