When someone is arrested for a crime, such as embezzlement in the UAE, the criminal justice process begins with an investigation by the police, overseen by the public prosecutor’s office. If the prosecutor believes there is sufficient evidence, the case is then referred to the courts for prosecution. The accused such as embezzlement crime in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has the right to legal representation throughout this process.
The case is heard by the appropriate court, either a misdemeanor court, a felony court, or a juvenile court, depending on the nature of the crime. If the accused is found guilty, the UAE courts will impose a sentence, which can range from fines to imprisonment. The accused also has the right to appeal the verdict or sentence to a higher court in both the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Case Study 1: Plaintiff Win in Embezzlement Case in Dubai as well as Abu Dhabi
Case Overview:
Our client, Hanna Malik (name changed for privacy), was a senior manager at a UAE-based tech company. Over several months, she noticed irregularities in the company’s finances. Further investigation revealed that a colleague had embezzled a significant amount of money by falsifying company records. Our client brought the case to the police and then to the criminal court in Dubai, seeking restitution and criminal charges against the accused.
Legal Issue:
The defendant’s legal team argued that the transactions were authorized and the errors were clerical. However, the critical legal point we identified was the lack of proper authorization and the fraudulent documentation of expenditures, violating UAE’s Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 on Penal Code, Article 404, which addresses embezzlement.
Turning the Case in Plaintiff’s Favor:
Our specialized criminal lawyers meticulously gathered financial documents and traced the flow of funds. The turning point came when we highlighted a specific legal point related to the defendant’s breach of fiduciary duty under UAE’s Commercial Companies Law (Federal Law No. 2 of 2015).
By proving that the defendant had abused his position to misappropriate company funds, we secured a ruling in favor of the plaintiff. The court ordered the return of embezzled funds, and criminal proceedings were initiated against the defendant.
Case Study 2: Defendant Win in Embezzlement Defense in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Case Overview:
Our client, Omar Rashid (name changed for privacy), was a CFO at a well-known real estate company in Dubai. He was accused of embezzling company funds amounting to AED 2 million. The company claimed that Omar had misused his authority to transfer funds to his personal account.
Legal Issue:
Omar maintained his innocence, asserting that the transactions were legitimate and for authorized business purposes. The prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, but there was a lack of direct proof that Omar had intentionally diverted the funds for personal gain.
Crucial Legal Point Leading to Acquittal:
Our defense team focused on Federal Law No. 3 of 1987, Penal Code, Article 401, which requires the prosecution to prove intent in embezzlement cases. By emphasizing the absence of intent and demonstrating that the funds were used for legitimate business reasons, we successfully created reasonable doubt.
The Dubai courts ruled in favor of the defendant, acquitting Omar of all charges, thus saving his professional reputation and future career.
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