| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Area | Dubai emirate; Ajman also cited |
| Type | city hub |
| Status | Disrupted: Raided or cracked down on, with reports of continued or relocated activity. |
| Latest reporting | Dubai Police raided at least nine scam centres in a joint operation with the US and China, arresting 276 people, and US DOJ charges followed (The Record, 29 Apr 2026). |
Nearby hubs
- Tbilisi · Georgia · Uncertain
- Colombo area · Sri Lanka · Emerging
- Inland Shan State townships (Mongyai, Kunhing, Laikha, Mong Pan) · Myanmar · Emerging
- Laukkaing (Kokang) · Myanmar · Reported closed
- Wa region (UWSA areas) · Myanmar · Uncertain
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
- Send evidence safely through the secure drop.
Questions people ask
Where is Dubai (and Ajman)?
Dubai (and Ajman) is in Dubai emirate; Ajman also cited, United Arab Emirates. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Dubai (and Ajman) still active in 2026?
Status: Disrupted. Dubai Police raided at least nine scam centres in a joint operation with the US and China, arresting 276 people, and US DOJ charges followed (The Record, 29 Apr 2026).
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]