"Dubai Court Convicts 21 in Massive Visa Scam, Imposes Dh25.2 Million Fine"



A Dubai court has convicted 21 individuals of various nationalities for their involvement in a large-scale residency visa scam. The Dubai Citizenship and Residency Court imposed a fine of Dh25.2 million on the defendants, who were found guilty of exploiting the country's residency system through fake companies and illegally obtained visas.


Details of the Scam:


- Fake Companies: The convicts set up 33 fake commercial entities with no actual offices, using these companies to issue residency visas to workers who were brought into the country illegally.

-385 Residency Visas: The scam involved the sale of 385 UAE residency visas, with the defendants shutting down the companies without following legal procedures after exploiting the visas.

- Investigation: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) flagged the suspicious activity, leading to a comprehensive investigation that uncovered the systemic abuses of employee residency permits.


Authorities' Response:


- Crackdown on Visa Fraud: The Dubai authorities have vowed to continue cracking down on visa fraud to protect the integrity of the residency system.

- Protection of Labor Laws: The conviction highlights the government's efforts to safeguard labor laws and prevent the exploitation of workers.


Impact:


- Integrity of Residency System: The conviction is seen as a significant step toward maintaining transparency, security, and fairness in Dubai's residency system.

- Deterrent to Future Offenders: The hefty fine imposed on the convicts serves as a deterrent to potential offenders, emphasizing the seriousness with which Dubai treats visa-related crimes.

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