UAE sparks a series of legal proceedings on account of the fraudulent sale of counterfeit Global Village tickets that led to a significant financial loss for its victims.

The lawyer representing one of the accused, stated that her client, a 23-year-old woman in search of employment, was unknowingly drawn into the fraud. Allegedly deceived by a fraudster posing as a woman behind a fake marketing job website. The victim was persuaded to provide her bank account details, claiming it was for a 15-day trial period for a marketing role promoting women’s products.

Oblivious to the reality facing the victim, she acquired a loss of AED 2,400 while it was being covertly used for processing payments for fake ticket sales. In addition to loss of her money, she received no salary either during this unfortunate incident. 

The woman, considered a defendant in this case for her alleged involvement, despite being unknowingly manipulated into the fraudulent scheme, was initially acquitted by The Ras Al Khaimah Misdemeanor Court, but the Appeals Court later reversed the verdict. A Dh250,000 fine was imposed on one defendant and the woman for related charges, along with the other defendants, who were each fined Dh1,000. 

In pursuit of a fair trial, she sought legal counsel, arguing that there were procedural violations that included the young woman receiving online court summons without prior knowledge of the case, leading to an appeal at the Court of Cassation.

The higher court will review the arguments and the legal process involved in the case to decide whether the appeal has merit and if the previous ruling was fair and correct. If they find any legal mistakes or violations, they could potentially overturn the decision, change the verdict, or send the case back for further proceedings. The outcome depends on the court’s review of the case details and legal arguments presented.

This case is part of a broader pattern of online scams targeting residents and visitors in the UAE. Fraudulent websites mimicking official platforms, such as those of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Global Village, have deceived individuals into providing personal and financial information, resulting in substantial financial losses. 

To mitigate such risks, authorities advise residents to exercise caution with unsolicited job offers and online transactions. Additionally, when making online purchases, ensure the websites are official and secure, look for discrepancies in URLs, and be wary of sites lacking secure connections (HTTPS). Staying vigilant and informed is crucial to protecting oneself from the increasing sophistication of online fraud schemes in the UAE.​

 

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