Q: We are 2 Indian citizens - used to work in Afghanistan. We were involved in a misappropriation of funds of our office in Afghanistan. The company we work for is a joint venture in Kabul with some local partners, but in Dubai, it is a big set up. We were called to Dubai on a false ground of meeting but it was actually for investigation. We returned some money to the company but there is still an amount due, which we do not have. After an investigation by the office people, we were handed over to the police who released us on bail keeping our passports. Now it's over 2 months since the case is with prosecutor's office and nothing heard yet. Please advise

Q: My brother in law is in jail for taking AED 12 million from his company and he is in jail (Abu Dhabi, UAE) under remand. I don't know whether he had taken the money or not, but his employer is saying he had taken it and given him a confession letter. I don't know about the confession they took. I had not seen him because it happened last week and I am not able to go and meet him as it is very far from my house and also I have no blood relation.  I need to take permit from the prosecution department. I trying to meet him by next week. Kindly advise me what I need to do. Also, advise me on: 1. Suppose the above thing has happened, how many years he needs to be in jail? 2. If it is a false case by the employer, how will we prove his innocence? 3. Will the court give a chance to him to prove he is innocent and how? Please note that he has no advocate. 4. I assume this will be a false case as the employer is saying he started doing so for the last three years. This company had every year annual audit and they did not find.

Q: Hi Sir, I have a case in Dubai Courts for the embezzlement of 30500. When I appeared in front of the judge in the 1st hearing, they asked me if I did it or not. I said I did not, then they said I need to submit my reply in Arabic to defend myself. What will be the charges from the court if I lose the case and where can I get it translated to Arabic?

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