Maids arrested in Dh2 million theft in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - The theft took place while the family was travelling outside the country for three weeks.

Four Filipino women - including three maids - have been apprehended by Abu Dhabi police for stealing Dh2 million from their sponsors' family as they travelled abroad.
Colonel Ahmed Saif bin Zeitoun al Muhairi, Acting Director of the Capital Police Directorate, stressed that the Abu Dhabi police are working hard to raise awareness of crimes committed by domestic workers, because families are sometimes overconfident and trust.
"The theft took place while the family was travelling outside the country for three weeks. One of the maids, (the main suspect) planned to steal the money with the help of the two other maids who worked in the same house. A fourth maid was involved in the theft, and provided help from outside," Colonel Al Muhairi noted.
When the family returned to Abu Dhabi, they found that the Dh2million was missing.
"The family quickly informed Al Khalidiya Police Station about the incident. A search and investigation team was dispatched to the scene, where efforts and intensive investigations resulted in arresting the four thieves," Colonel Al Muhairi added.
The suspects were interrogated and referred to the public prosecution for appropriate legal actions.
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