Expat in possession of 47 fake credit cards, arrested

Expat in possession of 47 fake credit cards, arrested

QatarNews
By QatarNews

The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested an Asian after he purchased several watches and gifts using fake credit cards. 

According to Gulf Times, the department had received information from some sources in this regard. Following investigations, the department found out that the transactions were made by an Asian man.

A special investigation team was formed to follow up and arrest the suspect. The investigation team made necessary procedures to nab the suspect who was arrested with 47 fake credit cards, and an iPhone worth QR4,000. 

Following interrogation, the accused confessed to possessing the fake credit cards and also unsuccessfully attempting to purchase goods worth more than QR30,000. 

The accused was referred to the legal authorities for further procedures. 

The CID has urged the public to contact the department in case of any suspicious purchases with fake credit cards on the following numbers (2347402 or 66815757).

 

By Wild Turkey• 5 Jan 2016 07:07
Wild Turkey

Or India, maybe Pakistan, and also Qatar. Qatar is in Asia!

By shafqat-hayat• 2 Jan 2016 08:24
shafqat-hayat

lets start with Philippines :O)

By fReSco• 1 Jan 2016 01:25
fReSco

perhaps Mongolian!

By britexpat• 31 Dec 2015 16:52
britexpat

fReSco: Thanks.. It is so hard to tell with that black line accross his eyes :O(

Is he Russian ?

By Molten Metal• 31 Dec 2015 11:27
Molten Metal

Brit .... Go for the figures ........... 47-4000-30000.

By britexpat• 31 Dec 2015 10:49
britexpat

Asia is a large continent

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