Three Asians arrested for social media scam

TDT | Manama

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Muharraq Governorate Police Directorate announced the arrest of three Asian nationals for allegedly defrauding a woman through a social media platform.

The suspects are accused of using a fraudulent online advertisement to sell a mobile phone. According to police reports, the victim contacted one of the suspects after seeing an online advertisement for a mobile phone.

Full price She paid the full price in advance. Upon receiving the device, she discovered it was faulty and did not match the advertised specifications.

When she attempted to contact the seller for a refund or exchange, she was blocked. The victim subsequently filed a report with Samaheej Police Station. Following an investigation, police identified and detained the three suspects.