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Q: Hi!
Is it possible that I will be arrested in Dubai if the police called me to go to the station and give a statement to file it to the court and I escaped the country in purpose after the call?
If I have custody, could that cause me to lose it? And what are the risks if I returned to Dubai?




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Q: I left the country last year and I have an unpaid personal loan with a bank and credit card bill in another (all together AED 75000).
The bank has filed a case against me already (as per their email).
Now I need to know whether the bank has filed a civil case or criminal case since the amount is less than AED 200000.
Also, I need to know whether is it possible to get a criminal record check or police clearance without paying my debt.



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Checking for a travel ban and settling a loan with a bank




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Q: I defaulted on a loan plus credit cards.
I have left UAE almost a year ago and stopped paying my loan and credit cards. The security check I have issued was AED 350,000 but the outstanding loan amount was only 181,000. Now I got a job offer and I am trying to discuss with the bank the settlement plan.
The bank advised me that the total outstanding including two credit cards is 240,000. They are not cooperative and do not respond on time. If I sign the employment contract and travel to the UAE, what are my chances?
1. Will it be possible to be jailed? Denied a work permit or employment visa?
2. Will it be possible for me to negotiate an installment plan with the bank or pay fine and get released?
Please advise!
Thanks





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Mar 31, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
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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