Dubai Police have arrested two people accused of involvement in a series of phone scams that caused victims more than AED 11.8 million in financial losses.

According to information released, the suspects contacted victims while posing as employees of government bodies or international organisations. They sought to gain their trust and obtain the information or access needed to transfer funds. Several UAE residents were targeted in the scam.

Dubai Police have repeatedly warned against calls from people claiming to be police officers, bank employees or government representatives. Authorities stressed that banking details, passwords and one-time verification codes should never be shared with unknown callers. Citizens and residents can report suspicious incidents through Dubai Police’s official channels or by calling 901.

News of the two suspects’ arrest was published on October 6, 2026. At the time of the initial report, the story was still developing, and details including the exact number of victims, the suspects’ nationalities and the method used to transfer the funds had not yet been released.

Dubai Police urged residents to remain vigilant about unexpected calls requesting personal or banking information, even if the caller claims to represent an official entity.