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Liability for loan and possibility of arrest
Hi! I have a few questions that I hope you can help with.
My friend took a loan for his studies and left UAE. He paid monthly settlements for 10 months, each of the payments was around thousand dirhams. But there he didn't find the job and therefore couldn't continue to pay. He asked for a delay due to temporary inability to pay, but this request has been rejected. They also said that police case has been opened against him.
Therefore he is asking if there are some chances to solve this and reduce the outstanding amount?
Also, can this affect him somehow in travelling purposes? For example, if he goes to UAE or Qatar, can he go there or can he be arrested there?
Following the Filing of a complaint, the Police will open a case and investigate before passing the file to The Public Prosecutor. It is sometimes possible to settle the debt with the creditor to bring matters to an end, this is invariably best achieved before the matter is passed to the Public Prosecutor. Settlement at a reduced sum could be negotiated but would be a matter entirely for the creditor and would need the consent of the Police or Prosecutor.
If the case is not resolved then details of outstanding cases are able to be filed with the Police and subsequently with the Public Prosecutor. Circulation of details of sums outstanding are governed by Ministerial Orders and could be circulated with arrest provisions attached within GCC Countries and with Interpol.
If you require further information I can be contacted on +971 50 1257064 or via
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