Q: I have been falsely accused by a company who has filed a complaint against me for a cheque I haven't signed. I am not able to travel because of this. How do I resolve it? A: Were you a signatory to this bank account? Did someone forge your signature? Did you lose the chequebook. We need answers…

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Falsely accused of dishonoring a cheque

Hello Sir,

I have been falsely accused by a company who has filed a complaint against me for a cheque I haven't signed.

I am not able to travel because of this. How do I resolve it?

Please advise.

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Ahmed Elnaggar

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5 Apr 2018, 05:43

Dear Questioner,

First of all, we would like to know more about the subject because what you mentioned above is too short to understand your case.

- Were you a signatory to this bank account?

- Did someone forge your signature?

- Are you the only person authorized to sign on this account?

- Did you lose the chequebook or it is not usually in your possession?

We need answers to the above questions to advise you accordingly.

However, as a general recommendation, you should take a copy of the complaint file from the Police Department, know your case number and bring it to us to review and advise you on how you can defend yourself.

Regards,

Ahmed Elnaggar

ae@elnaggarlegal.com

5 Apr 2018, 07:34

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your response.

The owner of the company is my friend. I work for a different company and have no legal relationship with the company.

Since I am the friend of the owner, he has appointed me as an additional signatory (Reason being, to sign during his absence in case of urgency as he used to travel ) just with the trust.

There is an internal bank memorandum wherein the owner could authorise anyone to be the signatory.

Now, he has left the country but his clients are filing the case against me as well just because I was the signatory, and even though I have not signed any cheque they filed the case against me.

The bank (ENBD) is giving my details as well. Since he is out of the country, I am not able to remove myself as a signatory from the bank now. Only the owner has the authority to do so.

Kindly advise on this. I have to travel soon and I am not able to do so unless I sort it out.

Regards,

Chethan

5 Apr 2018, 10:13

You have to file a case against your friend and his company to remove your name. Plus, you should defend yourself as described and the investigation must show before you can get released.

I highly advise you to hire a law firm to represent you because this is a tricky case.

If you would require our assistance please do not hesitate to contact me through ae@elnaggarlegal.com

We are in a position to advise you further.

Ahmed Elnaggar

5 Apr 2018, 11:13

The owner is out of the country and no one is able to reach him. I don't think he will be back to the UAE.

Also, how can the bank give out my details? I haven't signed any cheques either. How can anyone file a case against me?

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