Criminal Issue

Client:
Mr. Adeel R., Private Individual, Dubai

Legal Area:
Criminal Law – Wrongful Accusation / Theft Allegation

Background:
Mr. Adeel, a warehouse supervisor, was wrongfully accused of participating in the theft of electronic items valued at over AED 150,000 from his employer’s inventory. The accusation was primarily based on circumstantial evidence and internal company suspicions. He was suspended from work, questioned by police, and faced potential prosecution under UAE Penal Code provisions for criminal theft and breach of trust.

Legal Issue:
The client faced serious criminal charges with the risk of imprisonment, a criminal record, and immediate loss of employment and residency status. The case required a fast, strategic, and fact-based legal response to clear his name before formal charges were filed.

Ahcene Law Firm’s Approach:

1. Immediate Legal Protection:
   We swiftly intervened and accompanied the client to police inquiries to ensure due process was followed and that no self-incriminating statements were made under pressure.

2. Evidence Review & Counter-Investigation:
   Our legal team reviewed CCTV footage, employee logs, and inventory records. We also gathered testimonies from other employees confirming Mr. Adeel’s absence during the time the alleged theft took place.

3. Formal Legal Defense Submission:
   A well-documented defense memorandum was submitted to the Public Prosecutor, demonstrating the lack of direct evidence, inconsistencies in the accusations, and the presence of an alibi.

4. Employer Negotiation:
   Simultaneously, we opened a channel of dialogue with the employer’s legal representative, highlighting the risk of false accusations and defamation. This created pressure to reconsider their stance and cooperate.

Outcome:

• No formal charges were filed. The Public Prosecutor closed the case due to insufficient evidence.
• Mr. Adeel was cleared of all allegations within three weeks of our firm’s involvement.
• We assisted the client in securing a letter of clearance and successfully helped him reinstate his labor rights and seek new employment without a criminal record.