UAE Court Orders Man to Repay Dh270,400 for Deceptive Marriage Promise

Mar 12, 2026

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Mar 12, 2026 03:30

UAE court orders man to repay Dh270,400 for false marriage promise, fines him Dh50,000

## Court Ruling on Deceptive Marriage Promise

A man in the UAE has been ordered by the Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court to repay Dh270,400 to a woman he deceived with a false marriage promise. The court also imposed a Dh50,000 fine on him for the emotional and financial harm caused.

## Details of the Deception

The man, who used a fake identity on social media, convinced the woman of his intention to marry her. He even visited her family home with individuals he claimed were his relatives to make the engagement seem legitimate. Over time, he persuaded her to give him money under various false pretenses.

## Financial Transactions

The woman transferred Dh10,400 in several installments to a bank account he specified, followed by Dh30,000. Additionally, she gave Dh180,000 in cash to a person introduced as his driver, supposedly for his mother's medical treatment. Further amounts of Dh40,000 and Dh10,000 were also transferred based on his false claims.

## Legal Outcome

The court's decision mandates the man to return the full amount he obtained from the woman and pay an additional Dh50,000 as compensation for the damages she suffered. This ruling highlights the legal consequences of deceitful practices in personal relationships.

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