The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has ruled that a man must repay AED 36,200 to two sisters after being found guilty of fraud, where he misled them into believing he could secure two job visas for their relatives abroad by claiming he owned a company, ultimately collecting the money in installments before failing to deliver.

According to case details, the two Asian sisters filed a lawsuit demanding the return of the full amount along with 12 percent legal interest and compensation for fees and expenses, stating that the defendant convinced them of his ability to arrange employment visas and entry permits, forming an implicit agreement under which he received payments but later delayed and avoided fulfilling his obligations.

The plaintiffs revealed that the defendant escalated his deception by sending fake entry permit images through WhatsApp, which led them to wait longer under the assumption that procedures were valid, until they discovered the fraud, and when confronted, he admitted in messages that he had received the funds but claimed financial difficulties while waiting for transfers from abroad before cutting off communication entirely.

During court proceedings, the sisters confirmed handing over the money in exchange for the visas, while the defendant admitted to the debt and acknowledged receiving an additional AED 1,200 for expenses, submitting a proposal to repay the amount in monthly installments, which the plaintiffs rejected along with subsequent revised offers for larger payments or partial settlements.

The court clarified that the essence of the case revolves around terminating the agreement and restoring the original situation, emphasizing that the defendant’s admission constitutes legal proof of liability, thereby obligating him to return the funds, while rejecting any additional claims and ordering him to cover court fees and expenses.