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European Fraudster Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors of 3.37 Million Dinars

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Last updated: 2024/11/11 at 9:49 PM
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A European con artist has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Bahrain for defrauding investors of over three million dinars by selling fake autographs of football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The man operated under a false identity and led a Ponzi scheme through an unlicensed firm, promising exclusive sports mementoes to entice backers. He paid early investors with funds from newer investors and took elaborate steps to cover his tracks, including falsifying records, manipulating electronic logs, and writing bad checks.

His three accomplices played active roles in the scheme, helping set up the business, forge documents, and organize unlicensed fundraising to attract more cash. Authorities tracked over 1.8 million dinars laundered through personal and company accounts, revealing the steps taken to disguise the money’s origins. A report from the Financial Intelligence National Centre detailed how the fraudster used famous athletes’ names to attract investors while concealing his fraudulent activities with fake bills and records.

In addition to their prison sentences, the court ordered the seizure of over 1.8 million dinars in ill-gotten gains and ruled that the fraudsters be deported once they complete their sentences. The Public Prosecution’s investigation revealed that the main culprit, who has a criminal history abroad, entered Bahrain under a fake identity in 2022. He set up a company claiming to deal in keepsakes and souvenirs without proper licensing. The full scale of the fraud was exposed by the Financial Intelligence National Centre, showing how the fraudster used famous athletes’ names to lure investors while concealing his fraudulent activities.

Overall, the case highlights the importance of due diligence when investing and the risks involved in dealing with unlicensed firms promising high returns. It also serves as a warning to potential fraudsters that law enforcement agencies are cracking down on financial crimes and will hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. In conclusion, the sentencing of the European con artist sends a strong message that fraudulent activities will not be tolerated in Bahrain, and those responsible will face severe consequences.

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