Fraud Crime in UAE Law — Protecting Society from Deception
What is the Crime?
UAE Penal Code defines fraud as the use of fraudulent methods or assuming a false identity to obtain another person’s money, according to Article (451) of the Penal Code.
Real-Life Examples
- Fake messages requesting bank data updates
- Impersonating a government employee
- Forged sales contracts
Role of Legal Counsel
- Verifying the authenticity of documents and contracts
- Establishing internal policies to prevent fraud
- Training employees to detect deception attempts
- Representing companies before relevant authorities when crimes occur
