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The procedure of clearing criminal and civil cases of a debtor
My father left the UAE in 2009 with 1.1 million credit card and loan debt from multiple banks in the UAE. There are police cases filed against him as well in different police stations.
How can I start and what can I do to clear all his charges and his police records so that he can come back to the UAE as lawyers are asking for huge fees.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Thank you for reaching out to me on this.
Firstly, you will need to get information about all these cases in the UAE like case number, police station, the amount involved and if a judgement is passed in that case.
Secondly, once you have the above information you can proceed accordingly i.e. if there is a judgement of fine, you can pay the fine and get clearance.
If there is a judgement in imprisonment then you will have to file objection and appeal in that case.
Kindly note that for filing objection and appeal, your father's physical presence will be required in the UAE.
So you have to be ready for his bail application and other guarantees when he lands in the UAE.
Lastly, you will also need to execute a power of attorney from him to you to represent him before all the authorities including courts.
Perhaps the lawyers are charging huge fees considering the amount involved is over a million or because the matter will be complex.
You can get in touch with me on 052-9495731 if you wish to get a quote for professional fees for inspection and clearance of your father's cases.
I trust you will find this helpful.
Regards,
Hari Wadhwana
