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4 available 4 • View allThe effect of a police case on work application after paying the fine
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Q: Dear Raluca,
I hope you do not mind direct outreach. I just really would appreciate it if you could answer my query. I'm sure you get a lot of messages so I promise this will only take 30 seconds to read.
I lived in Dubai previously from June 2015 - Feb 2019 working for Emirates Airlines. I had an incident with Dubai Police in 2018 which was completely my fault. I paid a fine of 2000AED for not having an alcohol license which I completely accepted and paid immediately and continued to work.
In 2019, I returned to the UK and I am currently trying to reapply for Etihad Airways. I wanted to ask you if my incident would come up as a red flag for my application?
I appreciate this is a bit of an odd request than what I'm sure you normally get but if you could give me any guidance, I would really appreciate it. I totally understand if you are too busy to respond but even a one to two lined reply would make my day.
Thank you!

Mar 26, 2020
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Checking a police case before returning back to the UAE

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Q: A security cheque for a loan amount has been deposited by the bank and it bounced, but have not received any call from the police.
How can I check whether there is a police case? Currently, the person is outside and he got a new work visa.


Jan 9, 2019
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Inspection of police records before returning to the UAE


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Q: Hello,
I am British and lived in Dubai 2015-2017.
My fiancé was unable to purchase a SIM card, so I bought one on his behalf which is linked to my passport. We have since ended the relationship and things turned bad between us.
He is not a good person and has many police cases. I would like to return to Dubai but I am worried these cases could be linked to me because of his SIM card.
I did travel to and from the UK whilst he had police cases and had no problem but it has been two years and I am very worried about getting arrested for his crimes.
I am happy to pay for a check on my passport if someone could help.
Many Thanks
H.



May 11, 2019
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How do I resolve a year-long pending police complaint to lift the travel ban?




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Q: Hello,
I need help!
A year ago, my previous employer filed a complaint at the police station accusing me of abuse. He did this because I had taken him to the labor court for not paying my salary.
The labor court case was resolved, and I received my salary. However, the police complaint is still pending. Initially, the police took my statement and informed me to wait for a court summons.
It has now been a year, and I have not received any summons. The case is still under police investigation. They have also informed me that there is a travel ban against me.
How can I remove this case from the police station?





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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.
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