Is it possible to be blacklisted after paying the fine in a bank loan case

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Does paying the fine for a bounced cheque substitute imprisonment and travel ban?

Q: Hi. If my rental cheque has bounced and I paid the fine in my primary case, do I get a jail term after that? Can I travel to my home country?

Nov 29, 2017

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Criminal and civil cases for defaulting on a bank loan

Q: Hi. I would like to ask a question. I had a bank loan in 2013, and due to crises, I lost my job in 2015 and couldn't continue my loan instalments. But now, I got a job in Dubai, and before coming to Dubai I spoke to the bank from my home country to remove police case and allow me to come to Dubai. The outstanding amount was AED 68K. The bank gave me a release letter with the help of Central Bank on the condition that I will continue my loan instalments, but my salary is not that big to be able to continue. So now the bank is telling me they will make a travel ban and civil case against me. My question is if bank files a case and I pay a fine in court against the cheque bounce, will the central bank or local bank still make another case or travel ban? Please help me and give your advice. Thank you

May 2, 2018

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Checking travel ban for a possible bank case after leaving the UAE

Q: Hi Nikhat, I hope you are well and don't mind messaging you. I saw your post about a police good conduct certificate. If I apply for one of these from outside the UAE, will it say if I have any open cases against me? I believe they are closed and would like to re-enter the UAE. Many thanks in advance for your advice. Kind regards

Apr 23, 2018

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The way of entering the UAE after leaving with a pending debt

Q: Hi Naser, good evening. I require some advice on whether or not I can re-enter the UAE if I have an existing debt?

Aug 18, 2018

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Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code

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. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.

Dec 15, 1985

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