This information has been directly sourced from a blog post posted on Deloitte Middle East Matters and is available to be read in full here.

The threat of coronavirus as well as lockdown restrictions have provided a breeding ground for crime across different countries.

This has been done through criminals exploiting people through fake medical supplies which has targeted those worried about their own or loved ones health during the pandemic.

Social isolation, although necessary to reduce the spread of Covid-19, has increased the risk and prevalence of domestic violence in some countries.

On top of this all, as there has been a significant increase in the number of people working remotely, cyber crime has also increased. It has enabled cyber criminals potentially more platforms and people to exploit.

For more information read the full article here.