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Defamation by an collection agency for debt recovery

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a UAE ex-pat. I have a debt from a bank and their collection agency is trying to chase me. I am unable to pay back because of my financial issues.

Now they are trying to defame me in my existing company and looping my employer in the emails to humiliate and defame me.

Are they legally allowed to do so?

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Midas Legal Consultants
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12 Oct 2022, 06:04

Dear questioner,

To answer your question, collection agencies are authorized by the bank to do the collection practices but they can only perform it within the UAE laws.

We can certainly help you to resolve your issues with the bank and collection agencies.

Please reach out via phone.

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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12 Oct 2022, 07:32

Hi questioner,

If anyone is trying to defame you, whether for the recovery of money or for any other reason, it is completely illegal in the UAE and it amounts to a criminal offense.

You can take the evidence for the same and can file a complaint at the police station against them.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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12 Oct 2022, 19:20

Yes, you can complain to the police, and you can stop them in the same way, which they used with you.

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