Client’s Concern
The client, who was a resident in the United Arab Emirates, had left the country in 2011 due to financial difficulties during the last global financial crisis and had not returned since, fearing the potential existence of financial and criminal cases registered against him. Recognizing the UAE as a prime location for employment and investment opportunities, the client expressed a strong desire to return to the country and sought our assistance in identifying and addressing any outstanding cases to facilitate his return to the UAE.
Mandate and Objectives
Motei & Associates was retained to investigate and ascertain whether any criminal records or orders restricting our client’s freedom had been imposed within the United Arab Emirates. Our objective was to identify if any cases were registered in the different Emirates, the nature of the cases (civil or criminal), and to facilitate the clearance of these cases from his criminal record, thereby enabling his unimpeded entry into the country.
Legal Actions Taken
- Court Inquiries: Upon securing a power of attorney from our client, we promptly submitted requests across various court systems within the UAE to inquire about any civil cases registered against our client and to verify the existence of any orders restricting his freedom.
- Police Station Inquiry: Leveraging the granted power of attorney, we visited the relevant police stations and, using the unified number within the country, conducted a thorough examination of our client’s criminal record. This inquiry revealed several cases resulted based on financial obligations and judgments already granted against our client.
- Case Documentation and Reporting: We compiled all identified cases and prepared a comprehensive report for our client. This report detailed the status of each case, outlined the necessary steps for their resolution, and provided a clear path for clearing his criminal record of all registered cases.
Conclusion
The UAE has been home to a substantial expatriate population, many of whom have left the country without fulfilling their financial obligations, employment and managerial duties, or tenant responsibilities. These unfulfilled responsibilities may have been converted into legal liabilities and criminal records, which when processed through the judicial system remain in their personal record. These records not only carry legal liabilities and may prohibit re-entry into the UAE but, due to digitally connected financial and immigration systems, also pose threats that could extend to their respective countries of origin.
We advise that if there is any suspicion of an open legal case, it is imperative to check before planning your travel if any cases are present and might prohibit or delay entry in the UAE. It is essential to ensure that there are no orders restricting your freedom that could lead to imprisonment or a travel ban. Seeking assistance from a specialized lawyer is crucial in addressing these problems.
We can assist you with:
- Court/Government Inquiries: promptly submit requests across various UAE court systems to identify any registered civil cases and verify the existence of any orders restricting our client’s freedom.
- Police Station Inquiries: conduct thorough examinations of our client’s criminal records at the relevant police stations to identify any financial cases and judgments.
- Case Documentation and Reporting: prepare a comprehensive report detailing the status of each identified case, outlining necessary resolution steps, and providing a clear path for clearing the client’s criminal record.
- Practical Resolution for Each Case: develop a tailored legal strategy for each case, including negotiating settlements, filing motions to dismiss, or seeking alternative resolutions compliant with UAE laws. Our objective is to remove all legal impediments, enabling our clients to re-enter the UAE without facing legal consequences.
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