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Fujairah Court Hands 126-Year Sentence in Bribery Case

Fujairah Criminal Court convicted 44 defendants in a bribery and forgery case dating back to 2018, sentencing the main defendant to 126 years in prison, a Dh50,000 fine and deportation. The case involved a public employee who accepted cash to illegally fast-track lease transactio

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Published 28 January 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:22

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Fujairah Court Hands 126-Year Sentence in Bribery Case

Fujairah Criminal Court convicted 44 defendants in a bribery and forgery case dating back to 2018, sentencing the main defendant to 126 years in prison, a Dh50,000 fine and deportation.

The case involved a public employee who accepted cash to illegally fast-track lease transactions, coordinating with intermediaries via phone and WhatsApp. Other defendants received jail terms, fines, and deportation based on their roles.

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