Dubai, UAE

Can bounced cheque cases be resolved at the police station?

Dear sir/madam,

I have a bounced cheque with a real estate in Dubai. Can I deposit the amount in favor of the complainer at the police station?

Will the police close the case after paying off the amount?

Is there any way of paying and presenting the receipt to the police without a clearance letter from the real estate?

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Ahmed Abbas

Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi Advocates and Legal Consultants

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22 Oct 2022, 20:54

Dear questioner,

Are you sure the cheque was submitted to the police station?

22 Oct 2022, 20:57

The police told me the amount on the cheque. He told me that I am on an arrest warrant so I should hurry and clear it up.

Is it possible to pay at the police station?

23 Oct 2022, 08:02

No, it should be in the public prosecution.

23 Oct 2022, 08:03

Or make an agreement with the real estate and let them waive this complaint.

23 Oct 2022, 08:04

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23 Oct 2022, 08:11

Thanks for the advice!

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Rashid Saif Al Ali

Rashid Saif Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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23 Oct 2022, 06:31

Hi questioner,

Good day!

Kindly be informed that the cheque bounce cases (for the reason of insufficient funds in the account) are no longer criminal in nature in the UAE with effect from 2nd January 2022 as per the latest legislation.

Cheque bounce cases are now to be dealt with in civil courts as execution cases.

Therefore, any case registered by police prior to 2nd January 2022 can be removed from their system by paying a fine. However, the real estate can file a case against you in civil court thereafter.

For better advice, kindly provide more details of your case via phone or email.

Best Regards,

23 Oct 2022, 07:21

How is the fine paid; through the website or at the police station?

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