Abu Dhabi computer programmer steals electronic devices on his first day at work - GulfToday

Abu Dhabi computer programmer steals electronic devices on his first day at work

  • 12 Feb 2020
Crime-Courtroom

Picture used for illustrative purpose only.

Aya Al Deeb, Staff Reporter

The Abu Dhabi Appellate Court postponed to Feb.17 the case of an Asian charged with stealing devices from the company he worked for on his first working day.

According to the case papers, the company where the suspect worked as a computer programmer informed the authorities that the suspect stole electronic devices from the main control room.

READ MORE

Man charged with drink driving endangering peoples lives

AD court sentence a man for forging rental contract

Man charged with pornographic crime

On being questioned, the suspect denied the charges, requesting the annulment of the Court of First Instance ruling sentencing him to a 5-year jail term followed by deportation.

Cyber Crime The photo has been used for illustrative purposes.

Recently, the Supreme Federal Court upheld an appeal fining a suspect Dhs100,000, after he was charged with giving a dud cheque for Dhs68 million to a bank.

The court affirmed the suspect confessed to issuing the cheque, and that he was responsible for issuing it.

The Public Prosecution referred the appellant to the criminal court for issuing a cheque for Dhs68 million in bad faith, to a bank.

The Court of First Instance sentenced in absentia the suspect to 3 years in jail and a fine of Dhs100,000.

Related articles

Maid in Dubai steals Dhs10,525, employer considers it charity

The retired 54 year-old victim testified that the defendant was in the habit of stealing and had stolen small amounts previously also but he overlooked it, considering it as charity (sadaqa) for her.

06 Feb 2020

Three Asians jailed for Dhs6 million fraud

Defendants exploited a security gap in a government organisation’s website, and used their authority in transactions to renew a number of trade licences without payment of an estimated Dhs6 million fees.

16 Dec 2019

Dubai Police arrest maid after Facebook post shows her wearing stolen jewellery

During investigations, the victim testified saying, “Since 2013 and until 2018, I discovered that my gold jewellery were going missing from different places around the house, including my daughters’ jewellery as well.”

16 Jun 2021

Sharjah court adjourns hearing in case

The Sharjah Criminal Court has adjourned a case in which an Arab was charged with destroying a vehicle after stealing stuff from it.

13 Feb 2020

Most Popular Stories

Other Articles

Tesla's Elon Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit this year

"Unfortunately, very heavy Tesla obligations require that the visit to India be delayed, but I do very much look forward to visiting later this year," Musk posted on his X social media platform.

12 minutes ago

Pakistan ranked 5th most vulnerable country to climate change, says Ambassador Tirmizi

“The world is witnessing a rapid change in energy landscapes to tackle the Climate Change and its impacts. Climate Change poses gravest threat to human health and global economy. It is significant for countries like Pakistan that recently faced super floods in year 2022, resulting in loss of innocent lives,"

an hour ago

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, say police

The man was in Collect Pond Park around 1:30pm on Friday when he took out pamphlets espousing conspiracy theories, tossed them around, then doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire, officials and witnesses said.

an hour ago

Departure operations at Dubai Airports improving steadily, says CEO Paul Griffiths

Griffiths said that they are working tirelessly and continuously to assist passengers at the airport to facilitate their travel procedures and alleviate their concerns.

2 hours ago