'Money-doubling' gang arrested in Sharjah

Sharjah: An African-Arab gang’s attempt to distribute counterfeit money was foiled by the Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police on Thursday.

The gang comprising two Nigerians and two Arabs was arrested and the fake money seized.

The gang duped people by claiming to double money using a black powder and detergent.

Police acted after being tipped off about illegal activities being carried out in an apartment.

A raid resulted in the suspects being caught red-handed. They confessed to their crime.