Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi authorities have arrested a 38-member gang who siphoned off Dh635 million from a local bank account, according to a statement issued by Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi Public Funds Prosecution in cooperation with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Abu Dhabi Police succeeded in cracking the crime committed by the 44-member gang using advanced cyber technology.
The prosecution and the CID, in coordination with the UAE Central bank, recovered Dh625 million within 24 hours and arrested 38 suspects of Asian and European nationalities.
Police are looking for six other suspects in the gang, who are still at large.
The gang used Dh10 million to purchase 6,000 mobile phones, which were also confiscated by the authorities, said the press release.
