UAE | Crime
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Tuesday Apr 13
Customs inspector faces jail for rape bid
The 20-year-old Emirati inspector, A.T., had earlier pleaded not guilty before the Dubai Court of First Instance, which convicted him of deceiving the 28-year-old Malaysian woman, A.R., and tricking her into believing that she won a complimentary night's stay and luring her to a hotel room where he tried to rape her.
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Tuesday Apr 13
Man denies punching manager
Prosecutors accused the 46-year-old British director of causing one per cent permanent disability to the Swede's face and cursing him in public while he was under the influence of alcohol.
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Tuesday Apr 13
Gruesome video of brutally raped Filipinas ruled a hoax
The hoax was so widely-circulated that it prompted the embassy to report the matter to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila on Sunday.
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Tuesday Apr 13
Teen gang on bikes accused of snatching women's purses
The teenagers would move around on three bikes in residential neighbourhoods of Satwa, Al Jafiliya, and Naif and also targeted women in the narrow walkways of the residential areas.
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Tuesday Apr 13
Mum loses Dh90,000 from parked car
The victim M.D., who works as a secretary in a private company, withdrew the money on March 18 from a bank in Jebel Ali.
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Tuesday Apr 13
Defence claims missing Kerry, brother plotting against client
M.A. had pleaded not guilty and denied the charges of premeditatedly killing Kerry, then tying weights to her body and dumping her in the sea.
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Tuesday Apr 13
Wafi raid suspects will be extradited
The three prime suspects would be extradited from European countries after serving their jail sentences. One of the suspects is expected to be extradited soon.
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Monday Apr 12
Two men sentenced to life terms in murder of Chechen leader
Two men were given life terms and deportation for aiding and abetting four fugitives in the murder of Sulim Yamadayev.
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Monday Apr 12
Former UAE minister handed suspended jail term in breach of trust case
Former UAE minister charged with breaching the trust of a Lebanese businesswoman
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Monday Apr 12
Two to serve 25 years for heroin smuggling
Presiding Judge Fahmi Mounir said the accused will be deported after completing their sentences.
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