Baghdad: The Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency has successfully dismantled an organized criminal network that specialized in financial fraud and targeted citizens, retirees, and employees by stealing money through electronic payment cards. The network cunningly impersonated employees of the “Key Card” company to extract confidential data from unsuspecting victims.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the agency’s statement confirmed the arrest of five members of this criminal network. These individuals were responsible for various roles, including managing the group, securing sensitive data, and overseeing the management and transfer of the stolen funds.

The Cybercrime Directorate is actively engaged in technical and investigative procedures to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects. Efforts are focused on uncovering the network’s financial and electronic connections to ensure the complete dismantling of the network.

The agency has urged citizens to be vigilant and not respond to any calls requesting electronic payment card data or PINs, highlighting that legitimate companies do not request such information via phone calls. They reassured the public that these companies already have the necessary data within their official systems. Furthermore, citizens are encouraged to report any fraudulent or suspicious activities immediately via the unified emergency number (911) to facilitate timely legal and technical actions against the perpetrators.