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A UAE court has fined a European man Dh10,000 and banned him from carrying out money transfers for two years after convicting him of depositing funds into a bank account linked to drug dealers. According to court records, the case began when the man communicated with a drug dealer through WhatsApp, where he was shown images of narcotics, including crystal meth and hashish. Investigators said the drug dealer instructed the man to deposit money into a specific bank account instead of meeting in person. Authorities noted that this method is used to avoid direct contact and reduce the risk of detection. During questioning, the defendant admitted that he made two deposits into the account in exchange for drugs. Investigations later confirmed that the account belonged to individuals involved in promoting and distributing narcotics. Prosecutors told the court that such financial transfers form part of the system used to facilitate illegal drug trade, allowing payments to be collected remotely. The court found the man guilty of participating in financial transactions connected to drug promotion. In its ruling, it ordered that he be prohibited from transferring money, either directly or through another person, for two years unless he obtains prior approval from the Central Bank. ICA/Expat Media
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