LONDON: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of witchcraft and sorcery in the UAE, Ajman police said on Wednesday.
The men, of Arab nationality, were arrested after a tip-off from people living in the emirate, who said the men were charging them to use “black magic rituals” to solve problems, local media said.
Ahmed Saeed Al-Nuaimi, criminal investigations director of Ajman Police, said the information provided was confirmed by his department and an undercover team was sent to apprehend the duo.
The officers contacted the suspects, agreed to pay AED10,000 ($2,722) for their services and met them at a hotel.
After the two men performed their acts, the meeting was raided, after which the suspects confessed to their crimes.
Their case has been forwarded to Public Prosecution, according to reports.
