The Public Prosecution in Minya has ordered a suspect to be detained for four days pending investigation over allegations of fraud after allegedly impersonating a bank customer service employee and claiming he could help victims obtain loans.
The suspect allegedly obtained their electronic payment card details and used the information to seize their money.
Details of the Minya Fraud Case
Investigations indicated that the suspect, who lives within the jurisdiction of El Adwa Police Station in Minya, obtained banking card information belonging to several citizens.
According to the investigation, he allegedly told victims that they needed to update their banking information, using this pretext to obtain their card details before allegedly using them to take money from their accounts.
Suspect Arrested After Legal Procedures
Security authorities from the sector responsible for combating public funds and organized crime, in coordination with the relevant authorities, identified and arrested the suspect after completing the necessary legal procedures.
Authorities found two mobile phones and four mobile SIM cards in his possession.
An examination of the phones reportedly revealed evidence linked to the alleged criminal activity.
Suspect Admits Alleged Offenses and 10 Additional Cases
When confronted with the findings of the investigations, the suspect admitted to the alleged offenses and acknowledged engaging in fraud against citizens using the same method.
He also admitted to 10 additional incidents carried out using the same approach.
Legal procedures were taken against the suspect, while the Public Prosecution continued its investigation into the case.
Suspect Detained for Four Days
The Public Prosecution ordered the suspect to remain in custody for four days pending investigation over the allegations of fraud, impersonating a bank customer service employee, obtaining electronic payment card information and allegedly using it to take victims’ money.
The investigation is continuing to establish the circumstances of the reported incidents and complete the relevant legal procedures.
How long was the Minya suspect detained?
The Public Prosecution ordered the suspect detained for four days pending investigation.
What charges does the suspect face?
He faces allegations of fraud, impersonating a bank customer service employee and obtaining electronic payment card information.
How did the suspect allegedly obtain the card information?
According to the investigation, he allegedly convinced victims that they needed to update their banking information.
How many additional incidents did the suspect admit to?
The suspect admitted to 10 additional incidents using the same alleged method.
