Financial Crime News


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Update - Soosaipillais Facing Criminal and Civil Cases as Prax Collapse Triggers International Crisis

Winston Sanjeev Kumar Soosaipillai and Arani Soosaipilla - Founders of collapsed oil trading firm Prax Group facing multiple legal claims and scrutiny over alleged financial misconduct, as workers protest and investigators probe company’s opaque financial dealings.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Dubai’s Remaining Dirty Dozen: The Dark Secrets Behind the City’s Infamous Six - Part 3 of 3

Meet the six notorious criminals thriving in Dubai’s shadowy underbelly of wealth and fraud.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Belgium’s Most Wanted Drug Lord Othman El Ballouti Arrested in Dubai

Othman El Ballouti, a key figure in Europe’s cocaine trade, has been arrested in Dubai, marking a significant breakthrough in Belgium’s fight against organized crime.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

How Imran Yakub Pulled Off a £1 Billion Fraud and Escaped to a Life of Luxury

British-Pakistani businessman Imran Yakub orchestrated a £1 billion VAT fraud while living a life of luxury in Dubai, evading capture for over a decade.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Global Cybercrime Nexus - Thane Police Uncover SIM Card Fraud Ring Affecting Dubai

Thane police have dismantled an international SIM card fraud network, arresting three individuals and seizing 779 pre-activated SIM cards. The gang operated across India and abroad, facilitating cyber crimes and fraudulent share trading.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Surrey Woman Avoids Jail After Smuggling £6.8 Million in Cash to Dubai

Samantha Horst from Surrey avoids jail despite smuggling £6.8 million to Dubai as part of a £100 million money laundering ring.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Inside the Trade Finance Frauds of Solo Industries and Saad Group That Cost Banks Billions

Exploring the intricate world of trade finance fraud through notorious cases and how banks are fighting back.


By Rafah Mayyada Abboud

Amid Crackdown, Dubai Real Estate Agents Shed Light on Fraudulent Tactics

Dubai's Land Department enforces stringent new regulations to eliminate fraudulent real estate listings, heralding increased transparency and fairness in the market.