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Sun, Sep 07, 2025 | Rabi al-Awwal 15, 1447
UAE: Law firm ordered to repay over Dh500,000 for defrauding client
Emirates:
A law firm in Al Ain found guilty of deceiving a
client has been ordered by the Al Ain Court of Civil, Commercial, and
Administrative Claims to repay Dh503,591, in a move highlighting the UAE
judiciary’s strict stance against fraud.
According to court records, the plaintiff
approached the firm seeking help to recover his funds but was misled into
believing his case had been won. He was instructed to transfer money to a bank
account provided by the firm, ultimately handing over Dh503,591. Only later did
he realise he had been defrauded.
Following a criminal complaint, the firm was fined
Dh5,000 for unlawfully obtaining the plaintiff’s money. Using this evidence, the
plaintiff filed a civil case seeking repayment, additional compensation for
material and moral damages, and legal interest.
The court ruled that the evidence, including the
criminal order and bank receipts, clearly demonstrated the firm’s wrongdoing.
“When sufficient evidence is presented, the court is not required to conduct
further investigations or appoint experts,” the judgment stated.
The court ordered the firm to repay the full
amount to the plaintiff but excluded legal interest from the repayment. The
ruling serves as a warning to clients and firms alike about the consequences of
fraudulent conduct in financial dealings.