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Legal Articles / Criminal Law / Breach Of Trust

Understanding Breach of Trust Crime and How to Handle It

criminal law
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August 16, 2026
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Breach of trust in the UAE is a serious criminal offense involving the misuse or unlawful conversion of property lawfully entrusted to a person. This article explains the legal elements, penalties, reporting procedures, civil recovery options, and possible settlements under UAE law.
How to Protect Your Business from Breach of Trust in UAE Workplaces

criminal law
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June 02, 2026
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903 views

Learn how breach of trust is treated under UAE law, including the legal framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, common workplace violations, criminal penalties, and practical safeguards businesses can implement to protect company assets, confidential information, and workplace integrity.
How to Handle Breach of Trust Cases in Dubai: Expert Guide from a Lawyer in UAE

criminal law
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May 14, 2026
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1055 views

Learn about breach of trust cases in Dubai, including the legal framework under UAE law, criminal penalties, civil claims, and the key elements required to prove the offense. Discover how experienced lawyers in Dubai can help victims and accused individuals handle investigations, recover losses, protect their rights, and navigate both criminal and civil proceedings effectively.
Fresh Amendments to Law On Financial Audit Authority: Offending Employees Now Face Travel Ban and Asset Seizure

criminal law
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December 10, 2024
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2071 views

The Emirate of Dubai has recently passed new amendments to the existing “Dubai Law No. 4/2018 on the Establishment of the Financial Audit Authority” (“LAW”). As per the new amendments, financial fraud and misconduct in institution dealing with public fund is liable to strict penalties including travel ban and seizure of assets.
What are the Punishments if you are Convicted of a Felony for Embezzlement?

criminal law
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October 04, 2022
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6525 views

Under the UAE Penal Code, called the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of Crimes and Penalties Law, crimes are divided into three types. These are misdemeanours, felonies, and infractions. Embezzlement is understood to mean a crime in which the embezzler legally obtains assets and then fraudulently appropriates them. Under the UAE Penal Code, the law on embezzlement is covered under the provisions related to ‘breach of trust’.
How to Check If You Are Part of the Social Media Data Breach?

criminal law
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November 06, 2021
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4243 views

Data breach have become quiet a common feature of today’s time of hyper online connectivity.
Looking for a Lawyer: Suing for Breach of Trust

criminal law
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February 23, 2019
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7813 views

Accessibility to global trade, tax-free income, innumerable business opportunities and free trade environment is an optimal location for any business venture and UAE is one such example of such a business environment. However, even in such favourable region, industrialist practices dishonest behaviour in order to gain undue profits.
Five Points You Should Know About Breach of Trust Before You Accuse Somebody

criminal law
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October 02, 2014
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13827 views

In order for breach of trust to take place the accused must receive the possession of the object only in one of the following cases: As a lease or trust or usage or mortgage or proxy.

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