Where to report
If you are in immediate danger or a crime is in progress, call 999.
| Authority | What it handles | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Interior | Fraud and cyber-enabled crime, through the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic & Electronic Security. | Via the official website |
| Your bank | Payments you were tricked into making, or unauthorised transactions. Report as soon as possible. | The number on your card, or in your banking app |
Regulators and redress
| Body | Role | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of Bahrain | Regulates banks, payment services and investment business; handles matters concerning banking, consumer finance and investment services. | Via the official website |
If money has left your account
Tell your bank straight away, and report the matter through the channels above. Acting quickly gives the best chance of tracing or freezing a payment.
How Reascon works here
Where a matter touches Bahrain, we document it to the standard the authorities above require and refer it through the correct channel. We work with victims to gather what they have, and with lawyers acting pro bono in the jurisdiction. We do not act as your legal representative unless a regulated lawyer formally takes that role.
Been affected? Start at Get help. Received a notice from us? See Verify a notice from us. Or submit evidence directly.