Can you still file a complaint for bounced cheque with Dubai police? What are the grounds for filing?
Historically, UAE Federal Law imposed severe penalties, including imprisonment, for bounced cheques. However, recent amendments effective from October 3rd, 2022, have shifted the focus towards decriminalizing most cases. The new approach emphasizes civil remedies and financial penalties rather than criminal sanctions. Under UAE law, a bounced cheque is defined as one issued by the drawer in favor of the beneficiary, where the drawee’s account...