A Dubai Criminal Court sentenced a 48-year-old German woman to three months in prison for threatening her ex-husband and attempting to extort $1.5 billion through social media.

The case, which took place in December 2023, revolved on personal and financial conflicts, including conflicts over child custody and a jointly owned firm. The woman was found guilty by the court of making threats meant to threaten her former partner into sending the large cash to her Swiss bank account.

Court records state that on December 6 and 7 the woman sent a string of threatening messages on Facebook and Telegram. Among these messages were concerning ones like "Send the money by Friday, or say goodbye to your mistress," and "I'm your worst nightmare." I buried three animals; maybe you and your mistress may be buried next, To heighten the suspense and pressure, she also sent a picture of herself standing next to two armed guys and mentioned a game of Russian roulette.

Deeply worried about his safety and that of his partner, the ex-husband reported the threats to the police. He informed investigators that continuous attempts to scare him into cooperation accompanied the demands for money, which significantly beyond any past agreements. He said, the threats were a result of his ex wife's continuous attempt to get an unfair financial advantage after their split.

Examining the woman's mobile devices, forensic investigators were able to effectively recover the damning messages-which constituted vital proof in the case. The court's ruling was much influenced by this digital evidence as well as the victim's testimony. Although she denied the claims during the trial, the court judged her guilty of extortion and threatening behavior-violations obviously described under UAE rules controlling cybercrimes and personal safety.

The UAE's judicial system views such offenses as extremely serious since threats and extortion affect not just personal safety but also confidence in digital communication channels. The Federal Law on Cybercrimes penalizes severely anyone who use digital channels to threaten or blackmail others, This case emphasizes UAE's will to protect people from cyberbullying and guarantee that those who use digital channels are responsible.

The woman's acts and later imprisonment are a sobering reminder of the results of using intimidation and threats in personal conflicts, Legal action helped the ex-husband guarantee responsibility and draw attention to the need of disclosing such events.

The court's decision underlines also the UAE's zero-tolerance approach toward cybercrimes, therefore confirming that personal conflicts have to be settled within legal boundaries. The case emphasizes the need of appropriate use of digital communication and the results of breaking legal limits as technology is still fundamental in daily life. The UAE preserves the security and safety of its people by means of strong legal systems and execution.