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Q: Good morning.
Someone stole information from my phone and is now using it to terrorize my contacts. He saved all contacts, photos and videos, some of which including other people.
He keeps texting and threatening to post them on social media. How do I handle this situation without incriminating the people in the photos/videos?

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Q: Hi,
I need to know the legal consequences of sending intimate (like true lovers) Whatsapp messages to a married woman.
Here is the situation. X (husband) and Y (wife) are a couple and they are based in Canada. However, Y is getting separated from X and seeking a divorce.
While Y was in India as part of getting separated from X, another person A sent intimate Whatsapp messages to her. Also, note that A and Y are in love.
The person A is based out of Dubai currently. Is there any legal element to this situation if the person X files a case against A in UAE?
Please clarify.

Oct 5, 2018
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Q: Dear Sirs,
I encourage myself to find someone who may help me to resolve my situation.
I fell in love with a lady in the UAE. Initially, it was fine but it was my mistake not to see what ll happen later.
Currently, if I do not satisfy her request, she is insulting me and blackmailing me every single day.


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How to catch a person who is orally harassing and lying?


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Q: Dear sir/madam,
How can you catch a person who is harassing and lying to you orally and also using abusive words?
He does not rely on text, email, or WhatsApp. Audio or video recording is a crime in Dubai though it is for personal safety and is not shared with anyone on social media.
If we ask for consent, he will never give so it is a win-win situation for a false person & not for a true person in Dubai, where we can't prove oral communication.
This rule is a big win for those who are false orally & ignore you on email & WhatsApp.



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How to recover money lost in an online scam on a matrimonial website?



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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Is there any way to take action or legal proceedings in cases of online scams?
One of my friends was cheated by a lady on a matrimonial website, and he is still seeking to recover his money.




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Can I file a case for cyberbullying or defamation after my ex-wife's abusive messages?




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Q: Hello,
My ex-wife has abused me in chat and called me the following: illiterate, beggar, and said that I don’t have [------].
She called me a bad parent and a bad son.
Can I file a cyberbullying, defamation, or abuse case against her? What are my options?





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How to file an online defamation case from the Philippines against someone in Dubai?




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Q: Hello,
I'm currently looking for legal advice regarding an online defamation case. I am a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines. The person I want to file a complaint against is also a Filipino citizen and is currently based in Dubai.
I have already sought legal consultation, but it cost me a lot for just a simple session. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can afford to proceed with the fees required for sending a warning or demand letter to the person I’m complaining about.
I would really appreciate any help, guidance, or information about possible free or low-cost legal services.
Thank you for your time!





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Apr 11, 2025
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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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Federal Law No. (35) of 1992 Concerning The Criminal Procedural Law 13
The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.
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I have been involved in a few criminal cases since 2017, but all of them were cleared by this year. I have obtained release letters for all the cases from the public prosecution office through an online portal.
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