Several citizens claim e-fraud in Kuwait. Fraudulent gang uses app to seize bank accounts
Event Location
Kuwait, Kuwait
Start Time
29 December 2022, 12:00 AM
End Time
31 January 2023, 12:00 AM
More than 300 people in Kuwait have filed legal complaints, claiming to have fallen victim to electronic fraud, Al Anba newspaper said, quoting prosecutors.
Kuwait’s public prosecution has warned of a gang duping would-be victims into handing over their money for investment via electronic fraud, local media reported. Authorities did not provide details of the gang.
The gang calls for downloading AnyDesk, a remote desktop app enabling the fraudsters to remote-control the victims’ mobile phones, get access to their bank accounts without their knowledge, and seize their money.
The public prosecution has urged Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates to ignore such downloading calls to head off falling prey to e-fraud.
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