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Crime
Trader kidnapped by Dubai betting racket operator posing as police
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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A trader was abducted by a man who runs a betting racket in Dubai, who disguised himself in a police uniform and has a 25‑year history of criminal activity.
A trader was taken hostage after being approached by an individual dressed in a police uniform. The abduction took place in Dubai, where the victim was reportedly lured under the pretense of an official encounter.
The perpetrator is identified as the operator of an illegal betting racket that has been active in the United Arab Emirates. Investigators say he used the police disguise to gain the trader's trust and facilitate the kidnapping.
Law enforcement officials highlighted that the suspect is a habitual offender with a criminal record spanning 25 years, involving multiple offenses related to gambling, fraud and violent crimes. The case is now under the jurisdiction of Dubai police and anti‑organised crime units, who are pursuing leads to locate the victim and dismantle the betting network.
The perpetrator is identified as the operator of an illegal betting racket that has been active in the United Arab Emirates. Investigators say he used the police disguise to gain the trader's trust and facilitate the kidnapping.
Law enforcement officials highlighted that the suspect is a habitual offender with a criminal record spanning 25 years, involving multiple offenses related to gambling, fraud and violent crimes. The case is now under the jurisdiction of Dubai police and anti‑organised crime units, who are pursuing leads to locate the victim and dismantle the betting network.