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Consequences of missing credit card payments
Q: After missing 2 months of payments on a credit card, the bank presented a security cheque on my current account for AED 101,000 and it bounced. They have said that they have filed a case with the police and issued a travel ban. I have since made a minimum payment as requested and plan to discuss repayment with the collections department. As a businessman, I travel to other countries. Will I now be subject to a travel ban/ be detained at the airport / taken to prison?
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Mar 15, 2017
Bounced cheque consequences when the amount of debt is large
Q: What are the chances of an individual getting a jail time in a criminal case for bounced cheques totalling up to AED 1.5 million? Kindly reply ASAP.
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Sep 19, 2017
What happens if I cannot pay my credit card debts?
Q: If I can't pay for the credit card which I used amount, what will happen to me?
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Sep 19, 2017
Clearing a cheque bounce case by the bank and cancel jail term from outside the UAE
Q: Hi, Now I’m in India since 2018 and have a cheque case in the UAE (Amount AED 350000). I had given ‘X’ party a cheque and they discounted from the bank, but the bank has filed a case under my name and X party holder name. During my absence, the court has already judged 18 months in jail. So how can I clear the case with the use of a POA without my presence?
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May 28, 2021
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Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
Oct 15, 2024
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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
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
Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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Deducting visa costs when resigning after more than a year of work
Hello sir, I have been working for 1 year and 6 months in a restaurant without a vacation. Due to my health, I had resigned, and when receiving my payment, they had deducted 4200 for the visa. Please I want to know if it is allowed to pay for the visa. Thank you!
Mar 15, 2021
Is it legal to invest in a crowdfunding outside the UAE?
Regarding investment in a UK-based crowdfunding platform from the UAE I am a UAE (Dubai) resident. Is it legal to invest in a startup that is based in Cayman Island and London through UK based crowdfunding platform (crowdcube.com) from the UAE? Looking for precious advice. Thank you!
Mar 9, 2021
Filing a case for wrongfully encashing a guarantee cheque
3 years back I had given a post-dated cheque as a guarantee to a person whom I had to pay the money. In 3 years time before the due date of the post-dated cheque, I had paid him partially by cash and cheque for which I have his signed vouchers and the PDC cheque details. He was supposed to return back my PDC on the due date and collect the balance amount that was around AED 4000. The cheque value was AED 115,000. On the due date, he demanded more money from me and when I refused, he bounced the cheque and filed a cheque bounce case. He said I gave him a cheque of a closed bank account when he asked the money back and claimed the full amount. I was arrested and had to pay the fine for the cheque bounce case. With the agreement I have with me and the payment voucher proof, can I sue him back for the false accusation? And can I claim compensation for spoiling my name and image?
Dec 13, 2019
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