Two years in jail for fraudulent online transactions : Defendant uses stolen credit cards

TDT | Manama

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A man has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Lower Criminal Court for fraudulent online transactions using stolen credit cards. The Public Prosecution had charged the man after an investigation revealed he used stolen credit cards to conduct online transactions through a fake website.

The National Financial Intelligence Center (NFIC) initially alerted the prosecution to the suspect’s activities after discovering suspicious transactions using stolen foreign credit cards. Upon further investigation, the Public Prosecution discovered that the suspect had created a fake website and used his social media account to sell luxury watches, as per a statement issued by the Public Prosecution.

“The investigation also revealed hundreds of fraudulent transactions using nearly 50 stolen foreign credit cards, amounting to a total of 132,000 Bahraini dinars.

The Public Prosecution questioned the suspect and confronted him with the evidence, including objections raised by the payment company regarding suspicious transactions on his website,” the Public Prosecution stated. The suspect was subsequently detained pending further investigation.

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As per the statement, the defendant’s arrest came after the NFIC investigation traced the location of the fraudulent transactions, confirming that the suspect used his email and phone number to complete the transactions. Based on this evidence, the Public Prosecution referred the case to the Lower Criminal Court for trial.

The Head of the Cybercrime Prosecution affirmed the Public Prosecution’s commitment to investigating suspicious online transactions and holding perpetrators accountable. She emphasised the importance of maintaining trust and security in online payment systems, which are crucial for facilitating and promoting business in the digital age.