Q: A friend has taken a loan in my name. He promised he will pay off half and had the money. Now he has disappeared, his number is unavailable and everything. Can I file a police complaint? A: Yes, it is permissible to file a complaint with the police for fraud and for seizing the money of others…

Yes, it is permissible to file a complaint with the police for fraud and for seizing the money of others without right. For assistance, contact us via WhatsApp number.

A friend took a bank loan and credit card on my name and disappeared. What can I do?

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Recovering a personal loan advanced to a friend

Q: I lent AED 90000 to my friend as a personal favour in 2016, to help his business. We agreed without interest on repayment. I have taken his personal cheque as a security. No agreement made. My friend is not returning the money as agreed. I want to make a written agreement with my friend now. Please advise on the procedure for this in the UAE.

Oct 18, 2018

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Recovering a personal loan given to a friend without documents

Q: I gave AED 200K amount to my friend to start up a new restaurant in Abu Dhabi. For the last 1 year, he did not pay me anything and always have some excuses. Need legal advice about my rights and how to handle this situation.

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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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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 Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law

The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).

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