How to report a bounced cheque against a company in Dubai?

The beneficiary can resubmit the cheque to the bank within six months of the date on it.

However, if the drawer fails to make a payment, then the beneficiary has the right to register a criminal complaint against the signatory of the cheque in the jurisdiction of the police station where the cheque is dishonored.

A complaint can be registered by the person himself or via a power of attorney to a lawyer.

After the report, the police shall communicate with the drawee bank to verify the signature of the drawer of the cheque. After that, the police will register a criminal complaint against the signatory.

After the registration of the criminal complaint, a travel ban on the charged person will be issued. It’s a cognizable offense punishable with imprisonment or a fine.

The criminal case orders of fines is not a remedy to the victim, the claimant must submit his case to the civil court to claim or recover the amount.

Based on the evidence and facts presented by the parties, the civil court shall issue a judgment obliging the defaulter of the bounced cheque to pay an amount equivalent to the value of the cheque with interest and legal charges.

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