Reporting Cybercrime in Bahrain (2026 Legal Guide) — Rules & Requirements
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Sourced from Bahraini national legislation, decree-laws, and ministerial orders. Written in plain language for general understanding — this is educational content, not legal advice. Our editorial standards
What is this right?
Bahrain's cybercrime investigator is the MOI Cybercrime Directorate, under Cybercrime Law (Law 60/2014). The primary digital channel for filing is Tawasul — Bahrain's central citizen-engagement portal operated by iGA. For telecom-side issues and content takedown, the TRA has operational power over Bahraini telecom operators.
When does it apply?
- Online fraud, account takeover, identity theft in Bahrain.
- Investment / crypto / trading scams via Bahraini channels.
- Unsolicited messages requesting OTP / banking details on behalf of a Bahraini entity.
- Online harassment, cyberstalking.
Filing a Cybercrime Report in Bahrain
- File at Tawasul. tawasul.gov.bh.
- Cite relevant Cybercrime Law Articles.
- For SIM / content issues, parallel TRA.
- Cross-reference case numbers for CBB escalation.
What should you NOT do?
- Don't post case details on Bahraini social media before the report.
- Don't pay 'recovery agents' upfront.
About Scams, Fraud & Money Recovery in Bahrain
Bahrain's scam-recovery system runs across three institutions. The Cybercrime Directorate within the Ministry of Interior investigates cybercrime under Cybercrime Law (Law No. 60 of 2014); complaints are filed via the iGA / Tawasul citizen-engagement portal. For the money side, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Consumer Protection Directorate oversees bank handling. For data-protection-side complaints, the Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) — assumed by the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf by Royal Decree 78/2019 — enforces Law No. 30 of 2018 (PDPL).
Emergency: 999.
Common Questions
What's the difference between iGA / Tawasul and the MOI?
iGA (Information & eGovernment Authority) operates Tawasul as Bahrain's central citizen-engagement platform. The MOI Cybercrime Directorate is the actual criminal-investigation authority. Tawasul routes the report to the appropriate ministry / agency; for cybercrime, that's MOI Cybercrime Directorate.
What does TRA do?
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority oversees Bahraini telecom operators and digital-service providers. For SIM-swap fraud, content takedown requests, and consumer telecom complaints, TRA is the appropriate channel.
What is the reporting cybercrime to moi cybercrime directorate via iga / tawasul right in Bahrain?
Bahrain's cybercrime investigator is the MOI Cybercrime Directorate, under Cybercrime Law (Law 60/2014). The primary digital channel for filing is Tawasul — Bahrain's central citizen-engagement portal operated by iGA. For telecom-side issues and content takedown, the TRA has operational power over Bahraini telecom operators.
When does it apply — reporting cybercrime to moi cybercrime directorate via iga / tawasul?
Online fraud, account takeover, identity theft in Bahrain.Investment / crypto / trading scams via Bahraini channels.Unsolicited messages requesting OTP / banking details on behalf of a Bahraini entity.Online harassment, cyberstalking.
How do I report a cybercrime in Bahrain?
File at Tawasul. tawasul.gov.bh.Cite relevant Cybercrime Law Articles.For SIM / content issues, parallel TRA.Cross-reference case numbers for CBB escalation.
What should you NOT do — reporting cybercrime to moi cybercrime directorate via iga / tawasul?
Don't post case details on Bahraini social media before the report.Don't pay 'recovery agents' upfront.