Q: I went to MOFA back in 2017 to have my documents attested. I am confident because I did really graduate from the university but what I didn't really do myself is the attestation of my documents. Since I was already in the UAE, I asked someone to have my documents get attested. To my surprise, the officer told me that I will have to go to jail because the UAE stamp was fake. God is good it was late in the afternoon and it was Ramadan, so they let me go and ask that I go to Abu Dhabi after the Ramadan holiday. I immediately flew out of the UAE before any possible case is filed. Now, my question is will I still be able to go back to the UAE as a tourist? I just want to travel and not to work again. Is it possible that MOFA has filed a case against me even if I wasn't there and I was only holding a tourist visa during that time? How can I find out? How can I have the case lifted if there is? Can I have it lifted by submitting the authentic documents and while I am outside of the UAE?

Q: Hello sir, My brother came here to Dubai on a visit visa, but somehow he lost his passport and ID somewhere. He was given an ID by a driver to show to the police. He was told that if he shows this driver's ID to the police, they are going to leave him, otherwise, he will get deported. He got scared and showed the police checkpoint a fake ID widout knowing any rules. Now, he is in jail waiting for the court's order. What will happen now? My family is struck by load of burdens. Please help us!

Q: Over 2 years ago I was awarded degrees from a university in the USA based on my experience. As the process continued I suspected they were fake so I tried to stop the process. In the last 2 weeks I am receiving calls from people claiming to be from Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education in Abu Dhabi saying I am in trouble and the call always ends up with the university demanding money to complete the attestation process. I do not want these degrees and have never used them. If I report this to the UAE Authorities, will I get myself in trouble? I am worried.

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