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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I lent Dh35,000 to a friend in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when he was under financial stress.
Now, when I ask him to repay the loan, he either does not pick up my calls or tells me that he is still not in a position to return the money. I also have a husband and the money is important to me.
What can I do to get my money back?
I have WhatsApp conversations and some remittance receipts from when he asked me for the money.
I paid him in cash. Can I file a police complaint?
Is there any other way to get my money back? I don't want to get him in trouble, but I also really need him to return my money. What should I do?



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Q: Good evening,
I lent AED 49,960 to a friend. She has written and signed a loan agreement letter about this. I even have a pic of her holding this agreement in her hands.
The problem I have now is that she has blocked me on WhatsApp and I can’t reach her there. I’m afraid she will run away with this.
What can I do?
Warm regards
K.

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A friend of mine has taken the money and denies it. How to get it back?


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Q: A friend of mine has taken money from me and denies to pay it back.
I need legal help.



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