United Arab Emirates: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Businesses operating in the UAE face severe consequences for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, including substantial fines ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 5,000,000 per violation. Understanding the comprehensive AML framework under Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 is essential for financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses to implement proper customer due diligence, maintain accurate records, and avoid costly penalties that can damage corporate reputation.

Extradition cases in the UAE move quickly, often with serious consequences for the person involved. If you are facing a request from another country, the most important step is not reacting late but acting early.

Financial crimes in the UAE carry severe consequences including imprisonment, fines, and deportation. Understanding the legal process and selecting an experienced defense lawyer can significantly impact case outcomes.

Cheques continue to play a fundamental role in the UAE's commercial landscape. Despite the rapid growth of digital payment systems and fintech solutions, cheques remain widely used across real estate...

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") has enacted Federal Decree Law No. 10 of 2025 (the "2025 AML Law") to modernise its legal architecture on anti-money laundering ("AML"), counter-terrorism financing ("CTF") and proliferation financing ("PF").

The United Arab Emirates has witnessed rapid development in its digital infrastructure and smart transformation, with technology becoming an integral part of both individual and institutional life.

On Sunday 11th August, 2024, the UAE introduced a new Federal Decree-Law to amend provisions of the existing law on anti-money laundering.

Electronic fraud is one of the new forms of cybercrime that has widely spread recently and has become a threat to many members of society, especially after the increasing use of modern technology in the fields of communications, management, banking, and finance, which constitute a fertile environment for the organized work of electronic criminal gangs.

The topic of extradition has garnered significant media attention in recent years, with the UAE frequently being mentioned in this context.