Dubai Court Dismisses Dh3.5 Million Charity Fraud Case

Feb 24, 2026

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Feb 24, 2026 14:31

Emirati donor files case against two men over alleged Dh3.5m charity fraud

## Allegations of Charity Fraud

An Emirati donor filed a civil lawsuit in Dubai to recover over Dh3.5 million from two men he accused of fraudulently collecting funds under the pretense of providing humanitarian aid. The donor claimed the men promised to deliver financial assistance to needy families and organizations in an Arab country, offering support for medical treatment, housing, education, and orphan sponsorship.

## Acquittal and Legal Proceedings

The case was dismissed after a criminal court acquitted one of the defendants, which prevented the civil court from revisiting the alleged fraud. Initially, the defendants were sentenced to one year in prison, fined, and ordered deported. However, one defendant appealed, leading to the overturning of the conviction due to insufficient evidence.

## Court's Rationale

The Dubai civil court emphasized the binding nature of criminal judgments in civil cases, as per UAE law. It noted that the acquittal was based on doubts about the occurrence of the alleged fraud and the credibility of the evidence presented. The court concluded there was no definitive proof that the funds did not reach their intended recipients, leading to the dismissal of the civil claim.

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