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Q: Dear Sir/ Madam,
I would like to have an advice about a bounced cheque.
I got a cheque against my pending salary from the company where I used to work before in Dubai. However, the cheque bounced and I filed a complaint at the police station.
I was expecting a reply from the police station, as per my knowledge. Yesterday, the company owner called me and said that the police had arrested him and he has paid the fine, so the case is dismissed.
I would like to know if I need to file a civil case now or I have to wait till I get a reply from the police in order to recover my money.
For the civil case, where and how can I file the complaint?
Thanks & regards

Oct 5, 2017
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Bounced cheque consequences: criminal penalty and civil case
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Q: Hi madam,
If a lot of cheques equal to AED 300,000 have been bounced and cases are filed and a travel ban imposed, what will be the punishments or consequences to be faced if caught?
I can't afford to pay back even 1,000 Dhs. Will I have to pay the full amount?
Please advise.
Thanks

Mar 12, 2017
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Civil proceedings following a criminal case for bounced cheques
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Q: Hello,
My father had a criminal case for bounced cheques. He has previously paid a part of the amount but failed to pay the full amount as his company faced losses and closed.
He's now facing a jail time of 2 years. Now, the same person is filing a civil case. Could you please tell me how would this end?
Thank you very much. (Please do keep in my mind he signed personal cheques).

Oct 5, 2017
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