The police has cracked down on a notorious telephone scam syndicate, apprehending seven male suspects.
The syndicate members, comprising four locals, two permanent residents, and one foreign national aged between 28 and 53 years, were involved in fraudulent activities targeting unsuspecting victims through phone calls.
During the operation, the Commercial Crime Unit, Crime Investigation Department, Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) seized crucial evidence, including nine mobile phones used in the commission of these crimes.
The suspects’ arrest and the seizure of their equipment are significant breakthroughs in the ongoing investigation.
The scammers employed a modus operandi where they posed as bank officials or representatives from the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) while contacting their victims.
The authorities were alerted to these scams in May, and the investigation revealed that the victims have suffered substantial losses, amounting to a staggering BND253,900.00.
More details on Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin
