National Security Zone Units in Sijoumi Dismantle Crime Network Composed of Women
Authorities Crack Down on Facebook-Organized Scam Targeting Young Men
National security zone units in Sijoumi have dismantled a crime network composed of several women accused of luring and attacking dozens of young men through fake Facebook dates. The suspects were arrested in the act after a police sting operation.
According to initial reports, the network members used Facebook accounts to contact their victims, posing as young women interested in meeting new people. They would propose meetings at specific locations in the Sijoumi region, where the victims would be ambushed by the suspects, sometimes accompanied by dangerous individuals.
The attackers would brandish knives and machetes, threatening physical violence to force the victims to hand over their personal belongings, including phones, cash, and valuable items.
As the number of complaints (dozens, according to preliminary investigation findings) grew, security units intensified their technical and field investigations. Surveillance operations allowed them to identify the network's modus operandi and locate its suspected members.
A sting operation was set up, resulting in the arrest of the suspects in flagrante delicto. Authorities claim the network operated in an organized manner, exploiting surprise and threats to terrorize its victims during attacks.
Victims were able to identify several of the arrested individuals during legal identification procedures, confirming their suspected involvement in the reported incidents.
After consulting with the prosecutor, it was decided to place all arrested individuals in custody, as part of an investigation into the formation of a criminal conspiracy to harm property and individuals, as well as theft with the use of force and threats with a bladed weapon.
The investigation continues to determine the extent of responsibilities, potential accomplices, and the true scope of the crimes attributed to this network.
