UAE: Man jailed for hiring sorceresses, attempting black magic to win back wife
The decision from the Fujairah Court of Appeal came after the first court sentenced him to six months in prison and also ordered the confiscation and destruction of the seized materials. He appealed the verdict, denying the charges in court. However, the appellate court rejected his denial, finding the original ruling was based on solid evidence and legal reasoning.
The shocking case came to light after she approached the police and filed a report claiming her husband had used black magic on her, their children, and her relatives. She found out about this after a spiritual healer sent her photos and WhatsApp conversations confirming the involvement of the husband.
During questioning, the man admitted that he searched online for someone to perform love spells to win back his wife. He also revealed that he tried reaching out to multiple women for love spells, according to local news outlet Emarat Al Youm.
He connected with her through WhatsApp and agreed to pay her Dh20,000. The man also sent her personal photos of his wife, a video of himself, and phone numbers. Trouble mounted for him when the woman sought an additional Dh25,000 and he refused to pay. His denial led the women to threaten to expose him by sending the images and messages to his wife.
The man ignored the threats and searched for another sorcerer and paid Dh10,000. Even the second attempt failed; he contacted a third woman who didn't ask for money, but before anything progressed, he was arrested by police.
Wife gets to know about husband's plan
The wife said that her suspicions turned out to be true when a woman from outside the Emirates contacted her and provided evidence of her husband's use of magic for a fee of Dh35,000. This comes after she had filed for divorce due to ongoing abuse and had left the marital home two months prior.
When the wife refused to pay without proof, the woman sent her photos, a video, and images of spells, which she submitted as evidence to authorities.
Man charged with offences
The man was charged with four offences: engaging in fraud and sorcery with unknown individuals (whose phone numbers were traced), endangering others, violating privacy by sending personal images via WhatsApp, and unlawfully possessing and sharing private materials. The case was classified as a misdemeanour under cybercrime and fraud laws, Khaleej Times reported. The appeal from the man was dismissed, and the initial verdict against him was upheld.
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