In a significant legal ruling, the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals' State Security Chamber has sentenced three individuals to death and a fourth to life imprisonment for the brutal kidnapping and murder of Moldovan-Israeli citizen Zvi Kogan. The UAE courts found the defendants guilty of premeditated murder with terrorist intentions, following comprehensive investigations and evidence presentation.

Swift Legal Action Initiated by UAE Attorney General

The legal proceedings began in January 2025 when Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi ordered an expedited trial. The State Security Prosecution revealed that the four defendants had meticulously planned and executed the crime. The court relied on the defendants' confessions, forensic analysis, post-mortem reports, and witness testimonies to establish their involvement.

Verdict Highlights UAE’s Strong Legal Framework

• Three defendants sentenced to death for murder and kidnapping

• Fourth defendant sentenced to life imprisonment followed by deportation

• Sentences to undergo automatic appeal at the Federal Supreme Court

The UAE legal system mandates that any capital punishment verdict is automatically subject to review by the Criminal Division of the Federal Supreme Court, ensuring fairness and adherence to due process.

Commitment to Justice and National Security

Attorney General Dr. Al Shamsi reaffirmed that this legal verdict reflects the UAE’s unwavering commitment to justice, law, and national security. He stated that the ruling underscores the country’s resolve to combat terrorism, protect its residents, and enforce the rule of law without compromise.

He further highlighted that the UAE stands as a global model of coexistence and tolerance, where the laws safeguard individuals regardless of nationality, religion, or ethnicity.

Legal Community Reacts

The ruling has been acknowledged by leading law firms and lawyers in the UAE as a clear demonstration of the country’s robust legal framework. Legal experts stressed that the case reinforces the effectiveness of the UAE courts in addressing serious crimes and ensuring the protection of all residents under the law.

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