Man arrested for electronic fraud involving satellite internet in Santo Domingo Oeste
The National Police detained Daneurys Emmanuel Manuel Cabral in Los Olimpos, accused of digital scams involving satellite internet and advanced equipment.
Arrest for digital fraud involving satellite internet in Santo Domingo Oeste
Members of the National Police and Public Ministry detained Daneurys Emmanuel Manuel Cabral during a raid in the Los Olimpos sector, Santo Domingo Oeste, accused of carrying out electronic fraud and illicit purchases through online platforms. According to infobae.com, the operation was coordinated by the Central Intelligence Directorate (DINTEL).
In accordance with the police report, Cabral used satellite internet alongside high-end technological equipment to carry out fraudulent operations. This mechanism allowed him to maintain wide-coverage connections that hindered the conventional tracking methods used by authorities.
Equipment, weapons and goods seized
During the operation, authorities seized a Glock 17-Austria pistol with magazine and CO2 capsules, mobile phones of various brands, laptops, a tablet, satellite antennas, electronic devices, a DVR, video game simulators, watches and safety deposit boxes. All items will be subjected to forensic analysis as part of the investigative process, the National Police confirmed.
Among the evidence were also 39 bottles of motor oil and 105 bottles of various alcoholic beverages—wine, rum and whisky of various brands—as well as automotive oils and plastic bags, according to information released by DINTEL.
Challenge for investigators
The modus operandi identified consists of the use of satellite internet, technology that facilitates network access in areas without traditional infrastructure and which, in this case, was used to conceal illicit operations in the digital environment. The National Police noted that satellite connections represent an additional challenge for investigators given the level of complexity involved in their tracking.
The detainee and the evidence remained at the disposal of the Public Ministry for the continuation of the legal process. The investigations remain open with the aim of determining the scope of operations carried out under this fraud scheme.
Four arrested for cybercrime on 12 May
In a previous operation, the Cyber Police arrested four people on 12 May accused of digital fraud and electronic scams, according to a report from the Police Cyber Area Directorate (DICAT). The detainees face charges of phishing, identity usurpation and illicit fund transfers.
Héctor Manuel Mella Rodríguez allegedly received RD$476,480 in a bank account after usurping the identity of an investment company, in accordance with the preliminary report from DICAT. Fernando Javier Báez was identified as benefiting from three illicit transfers totalling RD$296,000, resulting from fraudulent access to bank accounts through phishing.
The investigation also involves Juan José Felipe Torres, captured in La Vega, who allegedly received RD$54,000 after defrauding a victim through Messenger and WhatsApp, posing as an acquaintance to request money under the pretexts of tax payments and merchandise shipment. For his part, Juan Bautista García Bello was arrested as the alleged recipient of RD$92,300, obtained through deception on Facebook and WhatsApp by promising the fictitious shipment of a vehicle from abroad.
The four detainees were placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry, whilst investigations into the reported facts continue, according to the Police Cyber Area Directorate.
Source: Google News DO — Santo Domingo