According to investigators, the scheme typically began when a gang member initiated contact with a seller under the pretense of purchasing a listed vehicle
The gang encouraged individuals to transfer money to designated bank accounts, only to disappear after receiving the payments. Victims soon found themselves blocked from further contact, realising too late that they had fallen prey to an elaborate scam
The video, shared by Dubai Police, reveals the driver weaving dangerously through traffic, overtaking vehicles at high speeds, and even using the hard shoulder—an area strictly reserved for emergency situations
The convicts, all of Pakistani nationality, were found guilty of theft, unlawful entry, and impersonating law enforcement officers to intimidate and steal from two victims at the company’s office
Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, the acting director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, announced that the new electric vehicle will be deployed to regulate traffic, improve police visibility in tourist-heavy locations, and provide swift responses to incidents
The vehicle, introduced by MG Motors across the GCC region, starts at $26,000 (excluding VAT) and was unveiled during an official ceremony in Dubai. The launch event was led by Brigadier Isam Ibrahim Al Awar, Acting Deputy Director of the General Department of Traffic