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About Financial Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering Services.
In the United Arab Emirates, the legal system places significant emphasis on combating financial crimes and money laundering. The UAE government adopts a strict policy to fight financial crime and maintain an honest financial system. As a result, some individuals or companies may be accused based on a misunderstanding of certain financial practices they engage in. Therefore, we offer our services in the following areas:
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Cases of forgery and financial corruption.
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Cases of embezzlement and squandering.
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Cases of profiteering.
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Cases of terrorism financing.
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Cases of human trafficking.
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Cases of drug trafficking.
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Cases of arms and ammunition trading.
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Cases of corruption.
What is the crime of money laundering?
The crime of money laundering occurs when a person, knowing that the funds are the proceeds of a crime, deliberately commits one of the following acts:
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Converted or transferred the proceeds, or conducted any operation with the intention of concealing or disguising their illicit origin.
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Concealed or disguised the true nature of the proceeds, their source, location, disposition, movement, ownership, or rights related to them.
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Acquired, possessed or used the proceeds upon receipt.
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Helped the perpetrator of the original crime to evade punishment.
The law stipulates that the crime of money laundering is considered an independent crime. The punishment of the perpetrator of the original crime does not prevent their punishment for the crime of money laundering. Furthermore, conviction for the original crime is not required to prove the illicit source of the proceeds.
Frequently asked questions about financial crimes services and money laundering cases
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What is a request for permission to file a report?
It is a request submitted to the prosecution for approval to open a police report for investigating a specific incident according to legal procedures.
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Is it permissible to appeal against preliminary criminal judgments?
Yes, it is permissible to appeal against preliminary criminal judgments if they are issued in the presence of the defendant through an appeal, and through opposition if they are issued in absentia.
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Is it permissible to grant bail to the accused before referring them to the criminal court?
Yes, it is permissible to grant bail to the accused during the investigation by submitting a request to the prosecution or the attorney general, who will decide whether to accept or reject it. If accepted, the prosecution or the attorney general will determine the appropriate bail.
For more information about our legal services, do not hesitate to contact our team of skilled lawyers and legal consultants specializing in all areas of law and litigation in the United Arab Emirates or visit us at one of our branches in the cities of Al Ain and Abu Dhabi.
