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Avoiding a civil case by the bank through settlement
Dear Ahmed,
Eid Mubarak!
I lost my job two years back and I have been on a couple of visit visas without luck!
I have a loan which I was able to pay the first few months of being laid off, however, I couldn't afford to until the bank deposited one of the security cheques.
I was arrested while exiting the country, and fined where I was handed over my passport.
I am back on a visit to look for a job but the bank has threatened to open a civil case, what are my options?
Will they take me to jail? Is there a way I can request the court to allow me to pay little instalments until I get a job?
Kindly advise
Dear Questioner,
You have to amicably settle with the bank. They have the right to open a civil claim against you in case you do not agree on a settlement amount.
The best way is to find a job and approach the bank to reschedule your loan payments.
Regards,
Ahmed Elnaggar