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Q: Hi,
My business partner has on numerous occasions falsely accused me of theft of company property. These accusations were made by email and in a legal notice from his lawyers, and I have proof of all communication as well as my innocence. As well as that all of his accusations are without any proof whatsoever.
There is already an ongoing criminal case between myself and him as he physically attacked me a few weeks ago.
I want to know what I can do to stop him from constantly sending me emails accusing me of theft and threatening me. Can I take out a case against him for false accusations?
Thanks

Jun 14, 2017
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Q: There was a criminal complaint made against me and my husband and both of our passports were held by the public prosecution. After 8 months of investigations, the public prosecution has now only charged my husband and has released my passport.
Can I open a case against the complainant for the harassment that I faced for 8 long months and mental trauma that I went through?
My request for releasing my passport by substituting someone else's was also rejected 4 times without giving any reason within this period and I could not travel even though my child and my mom were unwell.


Sep 22, 2017
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Proof of innocence in an embezzlement case
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Q: My brother in law is in jail for taking AED 12 million from his company and he is in jail (Abu Dhabi, UAE) under remand.
I don't know whether he had taken the money or not, but his employer is saying he had taken it and given him a confession letter. I don't know about the confession they took.
I had not seen him because it happened last week and I am not able to go and meet him as it is very far from my house and also I have no blood relation.
I need to take permit from the prosecution department. I trying to meet him by next week. Kindly advise me what I need to do. Also, advise me on:
1. Suppose the above thing has happened, how many years he needs to be in jail?
2. If it is a false case by the employer, how will we prove his innocence?
3. Will the court give a chance to him to prove he is innocent and how? Please note that he has no advocate.
4. I assume this will be a false case as the employer is saying he started doing so for the last three years. This company had every year annual audit and they did not find.

May 4, 2018
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How to avoid a legal action for the non-fulfilment of a contract
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Q: Hi Attorney Ahmed.
Do you offer a free consultation? I have a complicated case which I am not sure what to do.

Jul 26, 2018
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The legal course and punishment of a police case for theft
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Q: Hello.
I met two Jewish guys in a hotel in 9.12.2020. I went to their room and after 30 minutes left. That evening, the police came to my house searching for money. They didn't find it.
We went to the police station and stayed until morning at the police station. Because there was not enough proof, they let me go. Please help me.
That day I sent my money to my country 3200, can it be like proof against me?
I touched the safety box in front of him but,only door, not pin cod entering the place, is it also a proof?
They have a video like I am doing a sexual act, can it be used against me or he also can have problems? Please help with advice.
In the corridor, I was putting money in my bag and running out of the room. What can I get for such a case? Deportation, jail, fine?
Thank you very much.

Dec 24, 2020
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Accusing an employee of stealing and firing him while being on vacation
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Q: Hi,
I've worked 8 years and my company fired me a month ago while I'm on vacation for accusing me of stealing 10K (AED). They have evidence and show my signature that I signed last 2019; it happened 2 years ago.
I asked them to show me a CCTV that I took the money but since it happened 2 years ago, my company cannot provide CCTV footage or eyewitness.
Now they file a case against me in Dubai and I have provided all evidence to the police station where they opened the case. I am still waiting for the results of the prosecutor's decision.
1. What are the chances of winning this case?
2. If I win (inshAllah), can I sue them for wrongfully accusing me?
3. Can I still get my end of service for 8 years and my last month's salary if ever I win or lose?

Jun 20, 2021
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My friend was falsely accused at the police station by a man he doesn't know
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Q: My friend was falsely accused at the police station of not paying back the money he owed, but my friend didn't know the man who said he owed him the money.
The man lost contact with the police after he went to the police station. The police can't contact him now. My friend also has no way to leave Dubai because of this case.
How can my friend leave Dubai now?

Jun 15, 2022
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How to sue a subcontractor for breach of trust and conflict of interest?

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Q: Greetings,
We have issued a Letter of Purchase Order (LPO) to our subcontractor for a project. The payment from the main contractor has been delayed.
To speed up the process, we have asked the main contractor to pay the subcontractor on our behalf through a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Since the LPO is from our company, the subcontractor has asked us to give a security cheque in case the payment is further delayed.
We have issued the cheque along with a letter stating that they have to return the cheque upon receiving the cheque from the main contractor.
The guarantee cheque was used after 3 months even after getting the payment from the main contractor. The subcontractor has started communicating with the main contractor without keeping us in the loop.
Due to cash flow problems, we were supposed to leave the project.
Can I approach the court asking for the same/twice the amount as compensation due to a breach of trust and a similar amount as a conflict of interest?


May 29, 2023
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السلام عليكم،
أود الاستفسار بشأن قضية إبعاد زوج خالتي من دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. زوج خالتي كان مقيماً في الإمارات وكان قد وُلد وترعرع هناك.
في عام 2013 تم إبعاده من الإمارات، وكان ذلك نتيجة لسياسات حكومية كانت تستهدف مجموعة من المقيمين في تلك الفترة، وهو لم يكن قد ارتكب أي مخالفة في ذلك الوقت وكان يُعتبر ضحية للسياسات المتبعة.
أرغب في معرفة الإجراءات التي يجب أن أتبعها حالياً من أجل رفع هذا الإبعاد وتمكينه من العودة إلى الإمارات.
أرجو أن توضح لي كيف يمكنني مساعدته في هذا الموضوع.
شكراً جزيلاً.
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My previous organization has not yet released EOSB because I contacted a client. Is this legal? 0
I recently joined a new organization in the Hamriyah Free Zone, and my previous organization has not released my end-of-service benefits.
The HR has instructed the finance team not to do so because I had contacted one of their clients.
In my DMCC contract, there is no Non-Compete clause, but the offer letter has one, and now they are not releasing the end-of-service.
Is this legal? What are my rights?
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I have multiple cheque execution cases filed against me due to financial strains last year.
My trade license and visa will expire next month, along with my Emirates ID.
Is it possible for me to renew my license and visa along with EID prior to settling the execution cases?
The trade license and visa were issued by the free zone authority.
I look forward to your response.
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How to file a case against my former company for unpaid salary I was not on their visa? 0
Dear Legal Advice Middle East,
I hope you are well.
I am seeking legal advice regarding an unpaid salary issue with my former employer, [-----]2 LLC. I was employed with them from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, on a monthly salary of 5,000 AED.
However, I only received a partial payment of 2,473 AED on February 24, 2025. The remaining 2,527 AED is still unpaid.
I submitted a complaint to MOHRE on March 2, 2025, but I am unable to proceed further through their official channels.
This is because I was working under the visa of my previous employer, [---] LLC, and not under [----]’s sponsorship.
As a result, I do not meet the criteria to file a labor complaint via the MOHRE app or hotline.
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Can I return to Dubai after 12 years away on a new employment visa? 0
Hello,
I came from Dubai to India on emergency leave, but unfortunately, I did not return. It has now been 12 years. Can I go to Dubai on a new visa?
I have already received a new employment visa from another employer.
Can I return to Dubai, or will there be any problems with UAE immigration?
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Apr 30, 2025
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