Dubai police caught gang of ten who stole 7 million Arab Dinars (about $1.9 million) from potential bitcoin buyer. The arrest took place less than 48 hours after the report.. According to the police’s statement, there is a recently integrated artificial intelligence technology behind their rapid capture.
So How Did The Bitcoin Heist Happen?
According to the details given by the police, the gang tried to buy bitcoins. trapped two thinking brothers. The gang leader is from the Gulf Arab Countries, while the other members are of Asian descent. The two brothers were looking for bitcoin sellers when they encountered the gang.
The thieves made the brothers believe they had bitcoins and they arranged a meeting.. Meanwhile, they deceived someone who was considering selling his shop and chose it as the meeting place.
At the time of the meeting, the gang ambushed the brothers.. Some of the members were in the shop, others were outside watching.. The brothers were surrounded by gang members as soon as they entered the shop.
According to Colonel Al Joker of the Dubai Police Crime Investigation Division, the gang was armed.. They had managed to neutralize the brothers before they took the money and escaped.. The robbery took place around Al Muraqabbat on April 25.
A Few Tips for Those Considering to Buy Bitcoin
After this quick arrest, Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, head of Dubai Police, praised his own men. He also talked about their ability to track criminals even though they don’t have enough evidence.. He also praised the Analytics Center and its use of artificial intelligence.
He also made a recommendation to those who are considering buying bitcoin.. He told them to shop from regular channels to avoid falling into the hands of thieves.. The stolen money was returned to the brothers.
Crypto-related thefts are not limited to the cyber world.. Crypto stock holders are also targeted by thieves because they are deemed valuable.. 18 bitcoins were stolen during the heist in Taiwan in February 2018.
Bitcoinist-Osata Avan Nomayo