The recent warning from Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, highlights a sophisticated surge in deepfake-enabled extortion and social engineering. As reported by Gulf News, these "industrial-scale" scams are increasingly targeting high-net-worth individuals and corporate leadership across the Emirates.

At Conflict Advisory Group, we provide the strategic bridge between digital victimisation and legal recovery. For clients in the UAE, a cyber-attack is not just a security breach—it is a financial and reputational crisis that requires expert Asset Tracing and Litigation Support.

Sophisticated Extortion in the UAE

The Cyber Security Council has identified a 35% rise in scam messages over the past year, with a dangerous focus on "Human-Centric" fraud:

Deepfake Deception: Scammers are using AI-generated video and audio to fabricate "crisis" scenarios, tricking victims into transferring large sums to resolve non-existent legal or personal emergencies.
Spoofed Authority: Fraudsters are mimicking official UAE embassy numbers and government accounts to add a layer of false legitimacy to their demands.
High-Value Targeting: While reported cases involve individual transfers of Dh150,000, the cumulative impact on the UAE's private and corporate sectors is reaching critical levels.

Securing Restitution: The Role of Asset Tracing

When capital is moved through digital channels under duress, the "window of recovery" is remarkably short. At Conflict Advisory Group, we deploy advanced forensic tools to track stolen funds before they disappear into decentralised "mixers" or offshore jurisdictions.

Digital Ledger Audits: Our specialists map the movement of funds from the moment of transfer, identifying the specific wallets and exchanges used by the syndicate.
Cross-Border Intelligence: Given the transnational nature of these fraud networks, we leverage our global reach to trace assets across multiple jurisdictions, from Dubai to international financial hubs.
Exchange Intervention: By identifying the points where digital assets are likely to be converted into fiat currency, we provide the intelligence necessary to freeze accounts and halt further movement.

Strategic Litigation Support for Cyber Recovery

Identifying the path of the money is only half the battle. To recover assets and hold perpetrators accountable, victims require a robust "Intelligence Bundle" that can be used in a court of law.

Conflict Advisory Group provides the high-level Litigation Support required to turn raw digital data into a compelling legal argument:

Attribution Reports: We work to identify the physical actors and locations behind the digital personas, providing the "who" and "where" for legal teams.
Expert Documentation: Our specialists provide the technical documentation needed for UAE and international courts to understand the mechanics of the deepfake or social engineering attack.
Coordination with Counsel: We work seamlessly with your legal advisors to ensure that freezing orders and asset forfeiture proceedings are backed by verifiable, professional intelligence.

Conflict Advisory Group: Your Partner in Digital Defence

The rise of AI-driven fraud in the UAE demands a response that combines technical depth with legal strategy. Conflict Advisory Group ensures that when the "unthinkable" happens, you have the intelligence-led support needed to recover your assets and protect your reputation.

Have you or your organisation been targeted by a sophisticated digital fraud or extortion attempt? Explore our Asset Tracing services or contact Conflict Advisory Group today for a confidential Litigation Support Consultation.