The Ministry of Interior announced on 25 January 2024 that two individuals have been arrested by the Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department for engaging in a major money laundering operation.

The Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department successfully arrested two individuals, one of them a citizen and the other of Asian descent, involved in a significant money laundering operation.

The investigation originated from information about substantial financial… pic.twitter.com/VmPQdB38ri

— Ministry of Interior - Qatar (@MOI_QatarEn) January 25, 2024

An investigation was carried out based on significant financial transactions that were carried out by a local company; however, using international credit cards.

The suspects were identified once the investigation was carried out and evidence was found.

The company was a recently established company that was falsely being used by a gang engaging in money laundering activities. The company was based in a neighbouring country and had recently moved to Qatar.

The individuals confessed to the allegations, their assets have been frozen, and they have been referred for further legal action.

Source & cover image credit: Ministry of Interior

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Fareeha Imtiaz

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