The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has ordered a man to refund AED 8,500 to another individual after receiving the amount in exchange for issuing visit and work visas for the claimant’s son without fulfilling the agreement or returning the money, highlighting the judiciary’s firm stance on protecting financial rights.

The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the claimant demanding the return of AED 8,500 along with a 12 percent legal interest calculated from the date of filing until full repayment, in addition to court fees and legal expenses, stating that the amount was transferred for visa processing but the defendant failed to deliver on the agreement.

The claimant supported his case with documented evidence, including a copy of the bank transfer receipt, which confirmed that the amount had been paid, strengthening his legal position amid the absence of any action taken by the defendant to fulfill his obligations.

According to the court’s reasoning, the defendant initially attended a hearing and requested additional time to respond, but later failed to appear and did not submit any defense or objection, which the court interpreted as an implicit acknowledgment of the claimed amount.

Based on these findings, the court ruled in favor of the claimant, ordering the defendant to repay AED 8,500 and bear all court fees and expenses, reinforcing the principle of accountability and ensuring the protection of individual rights under the law.