Criminal Law

The answer depends on the facts, the documents and the intention of the conduct. Not all bad business decisions or failed business deals are fraud. However, under UAE law, it may be possible to pursue both civil and criminal action in cases of fraud, dishonest representation, misuse of funds or forged documents.

Under UAE law, investment schemes that promise fixed or unusually high returns may constitute criminal fraud and money laundering if no genuine investment activity exists behind them. This analysis examines how Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 and Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 distinguish between legitimate investment failures and sham arrangements, exploring the criminal and civil consequences for perpetrators and the recovery options available to victims.

Most people think a prank call is just a joke. But in the UAE, one wrong word, a fake emergency, a threat, or recording the call without permission can quickly turn a harmless prank into a criminal case.