Dubai Police arrest visitor wanted by INTERPOL for fraud

Saturday, 16 November 2024 14:03

By ARN News Staff

Dubai Police arrested a Brazilian national listed on INTERPOL's Red Notice for reportedly conducting fraud in his home country, Dubai Police announced on Saturday.

William Pereira Rugato, reportedly committed fraud by manipulating football match results. "These activities reportedly facilitated illegal financial gains through wagers placed on global sports betting platforms," Dubai Police said in a statement.

The 34-year-old was arrested upon arriving in the UAE from a European country, the statement added.

"Colonel Tariq Sultan Hilal Al Suwaidi, Director of the Wanted Persons Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, indicated that the arrest of the internationally wanted suspect reflects Dubai Police’s commitment to fostering collaboration and coordination with law enforcement agencies worldwide to combat transnational organised crime in all its forms," Dubai Police said.

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