Five Year Jail Term and AED1M Fine for Unlicensed Money Collection

  • Publish date: Thursday، 06 April 2023
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A five-year prison sentence and a fine of up to AED 1 million have been announced by the UAE for unlawful money collection. UAE Public Prosecution used social media to emphasize the consequences of illegal money collection.

According to Article No. 41 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumors and Cybercrimes, sanctions will be imposed on every person who solicits participation in a competition, promotes a cryptocurrency, or establishes or oversees a fake company or portfolio to collect money from people for the intention of investment, management, use, or development without first obtaining a license from the relevant authorities.

A maximum period of five years will pass during the sentence of imprisonment. Additionally, the offender may be subject to a penalty of between Dh250,000 and Dh1 million. The individual must also repay the money they obtained illegally.