Man Fined Over Dh22,000 for Fraudulently Obtaining Car with Fake Bank Transfer and Committing Traffic Offences

The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a young man to pay more than Dh22,000 in fines and compensation after deceiving a car owner with a fake bank transfer and committing multiple traffic violations while using the vehicle.

The court directed the defendant to pay Dh12,500 to the plaintiff for damages arising from the misuse of the car, along with Dh10,200 in traffic fines incurred during his possession of it.

The case began when the plaintiff, who was selling his car for Dh15,000, was approached by the defendant posing as another individual. Court documents revealed that the defendant sent a forged bank transfer receipt, tricking the seller into believing the payment had been made. The plaintiff handed over the car, only to later discover the fraud and that the vehicle had been involved in serious traffic offences, leading to its impoundment.

The defendant had already been convicted in criminal court for fraud and unlawful possession of another’s property.

A technical report submitted to the civil court assessed the damages as follows: Dh4,000 for improper use, Dh500 for releasing the car from impound, Dh5,000 for loss of use during wrongful possession, and Dh3,000 for emotional distress.

However, the court dismissed the plaintiff’s demand for the car’s Dh15,000 sale price, ruling that legal ownership never transferred, as no valid sales contract existed.

As a result, the defendant remains liable for fines and compensation but not for the purchase value of the vehicle.

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