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Wrongful use of bank account
Hi,
I worked in Dubai for 3- 4 months during 2013 but left the job and left for India.
My bank account was open at that time and one of my colleagues started to use my credit card after I left Dubai without my knowledge.
He added his account to the beneficiary and done some transactions. I used to get some emails from this bank and thought these were some spam or marketing emails and did not give much attention.
But recently, I checked one of the mail and found that my credit is being used, having outstanding amount around AED 12,000. I then checked my old emails and found that these are done by the colleague in that company.
I don't know what should I do. This is a clear forgery act done by this guy in my name. I need take some action for this. Please advise.
Thanks and regards.
You may be able to file a police complaint about the unlawful use of your card.
In order to do so, it would be necessary to explain how your credit card came to be in the possession of another, who you believe the person to be and why you did not report the matter during your 3- 4 years absence.
You would be required to file a complaint at a Dubai Police Station, the procedure for doing so would be to attend at the police station in person or to give lawyers a Power of Attorney to do so on your behalf.
The police could, however, require you to attend to explain the issues raised above. It is not possible to file a complaint in absence or online.
If you have not already advised the bank of the circumstances, you should do so immediately and request that there is cancellation of the card preventing further use.
If you require further help or assistance please contact me on +971 50 1257064 or via email: aworkman@alshamsilegal.com
