Bahrain: Jeweller Tricked in Online Payment Scam
A man has been charged with cheating in the Lower Criminal Court for tricking a gold jewellery salesman into believing he had received an online payment for completing sales. The accused promised to transfer the money to the shop’s account but instead sent a request for the same amount and convinced the salesman that the transaction had been completed.
He then left the shop with the purchased item. It was only after the man had left the shop with the gold that the salesman realised, he had been deceived. He discovered that the receipt shown to him was actually a payment request for the billed amount and not a receipt for the payment received.
The shop registered a complaint with the police, who managed to apprehend the suspect following an investigation. Further investigation revealed that the accused was a habitual offender and had used the same trick to cheat other gold shops in the area.
The Public Prosecution charged him with cheating and sent him for trial before the Lower Criminal Court. Officials said this incident highlights the importance of being cautious while conducting online transactions, especially in high-value purchases.
