A court in Dubai orders imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 dirhams against an expatriate over a game
A court decision of 100,000 dirhams and imprisonment was handed down by the Dubai Misdemeanor Court against an expatriate for playing a public game.
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A judge in Dubai hands down a sentence of jail and a fine of one hundred thousand dirhams on an expatriate for a game.
Because of a game he played in a public setting for people to play, an expat was found guilty by the Misdemeanor Court in Dubai and given a prison sentence and fine of 100,000 dirhams.
“Dubai Misdemeanor”: A 100,000 dirham fine for an Asian who ran a gambling game in a public place
"Dubai Misdemeanor": a fine of one hundred thousand dirhams levied against an Asian for operating a gambling game in a public place in Dubai, An Asian man was found guilty of operating a gambling game in a public venue open to the public with a value of 10 dirhams per person, and the Dubai Misdemeanor Court issued a ruling that he should be imprisoned for three months and fined 100,000 dirhams for his actions. The details of the case were explained according to what was established in the court's confidence and reassured its conscience, and the investigations of the Public Prosecution in Dubai, that during the presence of a Dubai Police officer in his area of jurisdiction in the Nakheel area saw a person running a gambling game in a public place accessible to the public. This was explained according to what was established in the court's confidence and reassured the conscience of the court.
Dubai Police arrests a person running a gambling game in a public place
An individual who was operating a gambling game in a public place was taken into custody by the Dubai Police, According to the findings of the investigation, the law enforcement officer was dressed in civilian garb. He went up to the accused, told him about his interest in taking part in the game, and inquired from him about the prerequisites that needed to be met. The accused requested that he pay ten dirhams in order to take part in the game, and he instructed him on how to play by telling him to bring a cup, a set of dice, and the rules of the game. The player places the dice inside the cup and shakes it. If the numbers on the dice are in the correct order, he is awarded an additional 10 dirhams; however, if the numbers are not in the correct order, he is out of luck and loses their money. She went on to say that the suspect was busted red-handed in the act of his crime, as well as in possession of the instruments that he uses to administer the game, which consisted of a piece of plastic with numbers printed on it. In addition to it, there were six dice with numbers on them, a metal cup, and an electric bulb. Additionally, the winnings from his gambling were discovered in his possession together with 20 dirhams. After that, he was taken into custody and transported to the appropriate police station. When the suspect was questioned for the arrest report, he confessed to running and organizing a gambling game in which all of the participants had agreed to behave in the same manner. A sum to the opposite player in the event that the player is victorious in the game, in a public location and without favoritism.
Confessions of a defendant accused of running a gambling game in a public place in Dubai
The defendant in this case, who is accused of operating a gambling game in a public spot in Dubai, has confessed his guilt, The accused stated that he used the sidewalk on the street in the Nakheel area, which was located behind a hotel, to organize a gambling game with the participation of people of the same nationality. He acknowledged that he was organizing these practices for the benefit of another person in exchange for a percentage of the money he obtained. During the course of the investigations conducted by the Public Prosecution, the accused also admitted guilt for the charge that had been brought against him. In front of the court, which came to the conclusion that the accused committed his crime of his own free will, the accused managed and organized a gambling game, and invited others to participate in it without discrimination, indicating the court's confidence in the accused's ability to benefit from the investigations conducted by the Public Prosecution and from his confession at all stages of the case.
Punishment for running a gambling game in a public place in the Emirates
In the Emirates, the penalty for operating a gambling game in a public location is a monetary fine, The judge decided that he should be found guilty, sentenced to three months in prison, fined 100,000 dirhams for the charges brought against him, have the objects that were seized from him taken away, and expelled from the state after he had served his term.
