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4 available 4 • View allCan the bank request an immediate travel ban in a civil case?



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Q: Dear Sir
I am a Dubai resident.
Last month, the bank filed a criminal case against me for a credit card cheque bounce of AED 16000. I paid the fine and got released from the police station.
Now, they send an email stating they are going to file a civil case against me and GCC travel ban (total amount due is AED 30000, including interests).
If they file a civil case, will there be any immediate travel ban?
How will I know if I get a travel ban?
Also, advise if the police can arrest me on the basis of this civil case immediately.
Dec 25, 2019
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Traveling to a GCC country while there are travel ban and cheque bounce case in the UAE
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Q: I had lost my job due to a reduction in force dated 04th, Oct 2018. I have a 1,73,000 AED balance loan in the UAE. After a long struggle, I have an offer from Qatar now.
Kindly advise:
1. Can I travel to Qatar?
2. I have a travel ban and cheque bounce case, how can I sort out this?
3. I have given 2,00,000 AED to one of my colleagues on a returnable basis (without interest) on behalf of his cheque, now he is not giving that money back because I was not there since the last year, how can I deal with him?
Nov 28, 2019
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Can a bank file a case for a bounced cheque in other GCC countries?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I have unpaid debts in the UAE for bounced check + credit card of 150000 AED. This bank filed a criminal (or police) case and most recently, a civil case against me in the UAE.
Now, I am trying to get a job in one of the GCC countries to be able to pay for the first payment (50% of the debts, and the others as instalments, since this bank refused any other payment ways).
I know that the bank has branches in the GCC countries. Can this bank, at any time he wishes, share my case information with one or all his branches in GCC countries so they can file cases against me there as well?
Thanks!
Aug 18, 2022
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Can I transit GCC countries if I left the UAE with unpaid loans?
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Q: Hi,
Due to losing my job and the financial crisis, I left the UAE after 2016 and was having an unpaid credit card and loan.
I tried to negotiate with bank to waiver the interest. I strongly believe that the bank might have filed a case.
Now I'm travelling to the UK for a new job to clear my debts. Can I transit through any GCC country other than UAE?
Mar 26, 2023
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The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
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What shall I do if I have a bounced cheque? You need to contact your lawyer as soon as possible to issue a travel ban against the person who issued the bounced cheque. It should be noted that time plays a very important role in bounced cheque cases.
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Request for legal guidance regarding employer harassment and premature asset retrieval demand (3) 0
(COnt-2) Given the above, I kindly request your professional guidance on how to proceed legally to protect my friend's rights and ensure a safe and documented handover of company property.
(The laptop the lady sponsor is referring to is authorized by her to my friend when she joined the company on 15 December 2023)
Thank you for your support.
(Already our friend [----] has posted the same concern, but her complete message hasn't been delivered to this platform ) Therefore, I am resubmitting our concern; we just need the correct direction, please.
Thank you so much for your help!
May 30, 2025
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Request for legal guidance regarding employer harassment and premature asset retrieval demand (2) 0
Cont-1) as outlined in the termination notice.
Following a recent threatening message from her sponsor, in which she mentioned filing a police complaint, she proactively contacted Dubai Police for guidance.
They advised her to visit Jebel Ali Police Station to report the matter and seek assistance regarding the harassment.
Our concern is that if she returns the laptop prematurely, her work may be deleted or altered, and this could negatively impact my End of Service Benefits (EOSB) and her professional record, as her sponsor has a pattern of making unfounded accusations.
Here is the most recent message my friend received from her: “Good morning. Hi, I urgently need my laptop and keys from the cabinet. Send me the location, I will send CAREEM. I need my laptop and keys from the cabinets immediately. If you do not send the location to pick up my stuff, I’m gonna go to the police. Sorry, but you must return my stuff. My business cannot operate properly without my computer.” (COnt-2)
May 30, 2025
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Request for legal guidance regarding employer harassment and premature asset retrieval demand (1) 0
Respected Law Team Members, I am writing to seek genuine legal advice and guidance for our friend regarding an ongoing issue with her employer.
On 23rd May 2025, she received a termination notice via WhatsApp from her sponsor, which clearly states that she is required to complete her handover by 20th June 2025.
Since receiving the notice, however, her sponsor has been repeatedly contacting her via WhatsApp and phone calls, pressuring her to immediately return the company laptop and office cabinet keys, despite the agreed-upon handover date.
In addition, she has been verbally accusing my friend and making threatening remarks, creating a hostile environment, and causing her emotional distress.
To clarify her legal position, she contacted MOHRE, who advised her to reshare the termination notice to the lady employer about the handover date (20th June 2025) as she outlined in the (Cont-1)
May 30, 2025
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My friend was caught by CID inside a massage centre. What will be the next step they will take? 0
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My friend was caught by CID inside a massage centre in the waiting area while he was waiting for a massage. Now his Emirates ID is with the Ajman police.
What will be the next step they will take?
May 29, 2025
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How can I remove a travel ban or avoid arrest if I left the UAE with an unpaid rent case? 0
In 2018, I was involved in a dispute concerning unpaid rent related to a property managed by [-----] under the jurisdiction of the Land Department. [----] proceeded with legal action, resulting in a civil case and the imposition of a travel ban.
A civil case had been reported in an Arabic-language newspaper. Not being fluent in Arabic, I missed the Land Department hearing, and the obvious outcome included an order for payment and a travel ban, but I had already left the country by that time.
questions:
Statute of Limitations: After how many years does such a civil case expire under UAE law, thereby allowing me to legally return to Dubai without facing arrest or enforcement actions?
International Travel: Am I currently at risk of arrest or extradition if I travel to non-GCC countries like India or Pakistan?
Forgive my brevity and rudeness due to 1000-character limits
May 29, 2025
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