Overview
The UAE has become a global financial hub, resulting in increased scrutiny of financial transactions, corporate governance, and executive conduct. As part of its commitment to international compliance, the UAE has strengthened its legal framework for detecting, investigating, and prosecuting white collar crimes.
White collar crimes in the UAE include:
Fraud and embezzlement under the UAE Penal Code.
Bribery and corruption under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 and anti-bribery provisions.
Money laundering and terrorist financing under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 (AML/CFT Law).
Insider trading, market abuse, and securities violations under the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA) regulations.
Cybercrime and data breaches under the UAE Cybercrime Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021).
Regulatory oversight is exercised by multiple authorities, including the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), and public prosecution offices.
How Can White Collar Crimes Lawyers Help?
Our white collar crime lawyers in the UAE defend corporates, executives, and HNWIs in investigations and prosecutions, while also advising on preventive compliance.
Fraud & Embezzlement Defence
Representing individuals and companies accused of misappropriation or fraud.
Advising corporates on internal controls to prevent fraud.
Anti-Corruption & Bribery Investigations
Defending executives in bribery-related investigations.
Advising multinational corporations on UAE anti-bribery compliance.
AML & Financial Crime Compliance
Advising banks, fintechs, and corporates on AML/CFT obligations.
Representing clients in money laundering investigations before public prosecutors.
Securities & Market Abuse
Advising on insider trading allegations and SCA regulatory investigations.
Representing companies in DIFC and ADGM financial crime matters.
Cybercrime & Data Breach Defence
Defending corporations and executives accused under UAE cybercrime laws.
Advising on compliance with data protection and cyber regulations.
Our Experience in White Collar Crimes
Represented a financial institution in AML compliance proceedings before the CBUAE.
Advised a listed company on insider trading allegations under SCA rules.
Acted for a multinational facing corruption and bribery investigations in DIFC.
Defended an IT company in cybercrime allegations involving data security breaches.
Legal Services We Provide
Defence in fraud, embezzlement, and corruption cases
AML/CFT compliance advisory and defence in money laundering matters
Securities and insider trading investigations (SCA, DFSA, FSRA)
Cybercrime defence and data breach advisory
Internal investigations and corporate compliance programs
Representation before UAE courts, DIFC/ADGM tribunals, and regulatory authorities
⚖️ At Pin Legal Consultancy, our white-collar crime lawyers combine criminal defence expertise with in-depth knowledge of financial regulation and compliance. We protect executives, corporates, and investors from reputational and financial harm by delivering strategic defence, regulatory engagement, and preventive compliance solutions.
