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Criminal cases include:
  • Fraud - for example, if you paid for services from an unlicensed company, became a victim of financial deception, or were scammed.
  • Forgery of documents or signatures - falsification of contracts, powers of attorney, passports, or other official papers.
  • Issuing bounced cheques - A common issue in the UAE: most cases are handled through fast-track civil enforcement, while criminal liability may apply in cases involving bad faith or fraud.
  • Causing material damage exceeding AED 500,000 - Major theft, deliberate destruction or damage to property (loss exceeding AED 500,000).
  • Physical harm, assault, or theft - Any act that threatens a person’s safety or health, including assault or theft.
  • Violations of women’s and children’s rights - domestic violence, threats, invasion of privacy, or abduction.
  • Insults and defamation, including online and on social media - In the UAE, reputation is strongly protected, and online posts or messages may lead to serious legal consequences.