Dubai Court Sentences Four Men to Jail and Dh1 Million Fine for Kidnapping and Theft

Dubai: Four Men Jailed and Fined Dh1 Million for Kidnapping, Theft, and Impersonating Police Officers

Four Pakistani men have been sentenced to two years in prison each and collectively fined Dh1 million for impersonating police officers, kidnapping, and robbing two Indian victims. The Dubai Court also ruled that the men would be deported following the completion of their prison terms.

The Incident

The crime occurred on March 29 within the jurisdiction of Al Rafaa Police Station. According to court records, a Pakistani driver, working for the victims, conspired with three accomplices and a fugitive to orchestrate the crime after learning that the victims were carrying a substantial amount of cash.

While driving the victims to Dubai’s Gold Souk, the driver disclosed their location to the gang, who followed in a black Kia. Near Al Mankhool, two gang members, posing as police officers, stopped the victims and forced them into separate vehicles.

The victims were taken to Al Nahda, where the gang robbed them of Dh1 million in cash, two mobile phones, and two wallets before releasing them.

Investigation and Trial

The victims promptly reported the incident, leading to an investigation by Dubai Police. Authorities arrested five suspects, including a fifth Pakistani man who was accused of conspiring with the gang.

During the trial, the court relied on the confessions of the primary accused, witness testimonies, and police investigations. Evidence revealed that the driver had coordinated the robbery by passing information about the victims’ cash and movements to the gang.

The court identified one of the accused as the mastermind behind the operation, while two others played significant roles in impersonating police officers and carrying out the crime.

Verdict

The court acquitted the fifth accused due to insufficient evidence and corroborating testimonies from the other accused affirming his non-involvement.

The remaining four men were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment, a hefty fine, and deportation following their jail terms, ensuring justice was served.

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