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Q: Last October 2017, my security cheque for my personal loan bounced because I was two months delayed.
When I found out that my cheque bounced, I coordinated with the bank, and they advised me that I need to submit a new cheque and new salary transfer certificate to them and they won't file a case.
I submitted the required documents and paid some amount as well. Last February 21, 2018, I was planning to go to Georgia for vacation and I was arrested due to a case filed by the bank.
I was surprised because I knew that they will not file a case and no one from the bank informed me that I have a case.
The case was filed last November 12, 2017, and I even had communication with the bank for loan re-structuring and during that time they didn't even tell me that I have a case.
I paid AED 10k fine for the case. I was really disappointed by the bank gesture. Why would I go to Georgia if I know that I have a case? I almost spent 5 days in jail.
Please let me know your advice.
Thank you very much.

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My brother was detained in Sharjah Airport for an old bank debt that he settled


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Q: My brother was detained last week in Sharjah Airport when he was traveling from Saudi Arabia stating there is a cheque bounce case.
Further, looking into details we found that there is an open case in his name raised by a bank that issued a credit card to my brother when he was working in Abu Dhabi back in 2018.
There was a credit card payment due when he moved back to his home country from Abu Dhabi in 2018. Later, he coordinated with collection people and settled the matter by paying dues.
There is an email communication evidence in 2019 from bank officers that all dues are paid and settled and they will issue a clearance certificate which we never got.
The settlement has happened with the bank but the police case was never closed as it seems. Now my brother is in jail for no fault. He is taken to Abu Dhabi and now planning to take him to Dubai for the court appearance.
What should we do with this situation?
My brother is facing all this trouble for no reason.



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Q: Hello Everyone,
I’m new to this community and seeking support. In 2020, I had a 10K credit card from a bank. Due to COVID-19, I was unable to make the payment on time, resulting in the bank filing a criminal case against me in Nov 2020.
I have recently managed to arrange the funds and settle the amount. I have received clearance and case release letters from the bank, confirming that the case has been released by Dubai police.
However, despite this, I still find the case active on the Dubai police app.
As I am no longer in the country and plan to travel soon, I am concerned about any potential issues with obtaining a visa. I have attempted to contact Dubai police multiple times via email, but have not received a response.
Please advise on any potential visa issues and any alternative steps I can take to resolve this matter.
Thank you.





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