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An Asian expat in Dubai has been fined Dh5,000 for refusing to return Dh13,000 that was mistakenly transferred to his bank account in December 2024. The Misdemeanour and Violations Court in Dubai also ordered him to repay the full amount to the rightful owner. The incident occurred when a woman accidentally transferred Dh13,000 to the expat’s account. Upon realizing the mistake, she immediately contacted the man, asking him to return the money. However, despite several attempts, the expat refused to comply. The victim, who did not know the man, filed a complaint with authorities after multiple unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issue. She presented evidence of the transaction, including receipts and account details. In court, the suspect admitted that the money was in his account but claimed he was not obligated to return it. The court, however, ruled that he had intentionally kept the money, thus committing the unlawful seizure of another person’s property. The court also stated that the refusal to return the funds constituted a violation of legal and ethical norms. As a result, the expat was fined Dh5,000 and ordered to repay the full Dh13,000. ICA/Expat Media
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