In a landmark ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Claims ordered an investor to repay Dh500,000 to a trader after being deceived with a fake investment scheme.
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In a landmark ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Claims ordered an investor to repay Dh500,000 to a trader after being deceived with a fake investment scheme.
In a landmark ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Claims ordered an investor to repay Dh500,000 to a trader after being deceived with a fake investment scheme. Abu Dhabi court WhatsApp ruling message evidence exchanged between the claimant and the defendant to establish the fraud and confirm repayment obligations.
The trader had filed the lawsuit demanding the Dh500,000 principal along with 12% legal interest, court fees, and attorney expenses. He substantiated his claim with copies of WhatsApp conversations where the defendant acknowledged the debt but later failed to repay or justify the outstanding amount. The defendant did not attend court hearings despite proper notification.
Invoking the Electronic Transactions Law, the court emphasized that electronic documents, including WhatsApp messages, retain full legal validity and enforceability as long as the data can be accessed. Given that the defendant neither disputed the debt nor provided evidence to refute the claim, the court ruled that he must pay the principal amount plus legal costs.
This ruling highlights Abu Dhabi’s commitment to upholding digital evidence in legal disputes and protecting investors from fraudulent schemes.
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