Zuwara

The Security Directorate of Zuwara has announced the arrest of four foreign nationals accused of involvement in a range of serious crimes, including kidnapping for ransom, facilitating irregular migration, and money laundering.

According to the Directorate, investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department in Zuwara led to the identification of a suspect of Sudanese nationality working in a mobile phone shop. The individual was found to be engaged in suspicious financial activities.

Upon his arrest, authorities raided the shop and uncovered evidence of financial accounts and transactions tied to a criminal gang specializing in kidnappings for extortion. The investigation revealed that the suspect served as a mediator between the gang and the families of the victims.

Further inquiries led to the capture of three additional Sudanese nationals who were reportedly involved in orchestrating kidnappings and demanding ransoms. The suspects were also linked to operations of irregular migration in the region.

All four individuals are now in custody and face charges related to human trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, and money laundering. They have been referred to the Public Prosecution as legal proceedings continue.

This development comes as authorities intensify efforts to combat organized crime and tackle the challenges posed by human trafficking and illegal migration in the region.