Over 100 Alleged Members of ‘Bahloul Gang’ to Stand Trial for Extortion and Threats

Over 100 alleged members of the criminal network known as the “Bahloul gang” are set to facetrial at the Abu Dhabi Court, charged with threatening state security and public order.

Attorney General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has mandated the trial at the Abu Dhabi Court of
Appeal, also referred to as the State Security Court, following a seven-month investigation by the
Public Prosecution.

The investigation reportedly uncovered the involvement of more than 100 defendants in
establishing, managing, and participating in the Bahloul gang, according to a report by state
news agency Wam on Friday.

The accused are alleged to have used social media and “prohibited tools and weapons” to
intimidate victims into extorting money from them.

Additionally, the gang faces allegations of money laundering to obscure the illegal origins of
their criminal earnings and distributing the funds among themselves by wielding power and
influence in their operational areas, prosecutors have stated.

Dr Al Shamsi emphasised that the Public Prosecution will enforce the law firmly against anyone
engaging in criminal activities or causing harm and fear among the populace.

All citizens and residents are urged to promptly report any criminal activities to enable swift
action by law enforcement officials.