A man, described as a 40-year-old Chinese national by the authorities, has been arrested in connection with an alleged fraud case involving the use of telecommunications networks and the Internet.
The arrest was carried out by the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security’s International Affairs and Interpol Directorate.
The directorate stated that the arrest was carried out following an international security co-operation and co-ordination efforts to track down individuals wanted in cross-border criminal cases.
This came following the issuance of a Red Notice against the individual by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol).
Necessary procedures have been taken and that the wanted individual was handed over to a Chinese security delegation in preparation for his transfer to China, in accordance with the applicable legal procedures and regulations.
The authorities affirmed that it would continue its efforts to strengthen international security co-operation and co-ordination with law enforcement agencies and international security organisations.
These efforts contribute to combating organised and cross-border crime, pursuing individuals wanted internationally, and bringing them before the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action.
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