Doha: The Criminal Investigation Department arrested two men from an Asian country for promoting and offering fake gold pieces for sale for a sum of 1.5 million Qatari Riyals.
Acting on information regarding some persons duping people with fake gold, the Department set up a specialized team to conduct searches and investigations, leading to the arrest of two suspects red-handed in Mamoura area.
During interrogation, the accused revealed that they smuggled nearly 15 kg of metal pieces to Qatar and mixed them with other materials to look like old gold pieces, to delude customers that they are ancient treasures.
The competent authorities of the Ministry of Interior urge the public to buy and sell gold from authorized stores only and as per the procedures followed.
