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Q: We have a security cheque bounce case for AED 210000. My partner had signed the cheque and this was for a business loan.
The amount paid back is AED 127820. My partner has received the call to attend the police station. I want to know as to how to proceed.

Apr 21, 2019
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Criminal complaint for bank debts and its procedures
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Q: Good afternoon.
If a bank files a police case regarding non-payment of account, will the police immediately issue an arrest warrant for the offender?
They said the police will call if the bank already filed a case. If the offender goes to the police station, can she not be detained based on a bail?
If the offender doesn't have the funds to pay, what will happen?

Apr 13, 2019
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Responding to a police call if you have unpaid debts
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Q: Today I've got a call from Dubai Airport Terminal 1 police station.
I've been asked to come to the police station without giving me a reason.
I have an unpaid bank loan but I am not aware of any court case in this regard.
What are my rights in this situation? Should this kind of request from police be in writing?
Can I ignore this telephone call and what are the consequences?

Feb 29, 2016
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Credit card debt and possibility of getting arrested

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Q: Hi,
I have a credit card debt that I have not been paying regularly. Only every other month. But I am still paying.
The bank says they will file a police case against me every time. They call every month.
Can the police come to my office to arrest me if they file a case?
My debt is AED 12,000 on the card.
Thank you for your answer.


Nov 19, 2019
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1 available 1 • View allBounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024 291
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
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3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law 13
The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.
Jun 15, 1992
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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.
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