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Gulf Today
15-03-2025
- Gulf Today
UAE sentences members of 'Bahlol Gang' to life imprisonment, fine
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber — convicted today members of the organised criminal group known in the media as the ''Bahloul Gang'' and sentenced them to various prison terms. The verdicts included: life imprisonment for 18 defendants; 15 years in prison for 46 defendants; 5 years in prison and a fine of Dhs 1 million for 16 defendants; confiscation of seized funds, properties, vehicles, and weapons linked to their crimes. A number of defendants were acquitted. Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered the referral of the organised criminal group members to trial for committing crimes that jeopardised state security, public order, and societal safety. The gang, which named itself Bahloul Gang, was formed, managed, and joined with for the intent of engaging in unlawful activities, amassing illicit funds, and distributing proceeds among its members. They established dominance in certain areas, promoted their criminal activities on social media platforms, and used prohibited weapons and tools to instill fear and intimidation in their victims. The gang was involved in extorting money from victims through coercion to further their criminal objectives. Additionally, they engaged in money laundering to conceal and disguise the sources of their illegal proceeds.
Arabian Business
14-03-2025
- Arabian Business
UAE jails 80 members of fraud gang, life-terms and $272,000 fines for ‘Bahloul Gang'
The UAE has jailed members of a criminal gang for life and fined others AED1m ($272,000) for organised crime offences, using weapons and extorting money. The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber – has convicted members of the organised criminal group known in the media as the ''Bahloul Gang' and sentenced them to various prison terms. The verdicts included: Life imprisonment for 18 defendants 15 years in prison for 46 defendants Five years in prison and a fine of AED1m ($272,000) for 16 defendants UAE jails gang members Authorities also confiscated seized funds, properties, vehicles, and weapons linked to the crimes. A number of defendants were acquitted. Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered the referral of the organised criminal group members to trial for committing crimes that jeopardised state security, public order, and societal safety. The gang, which named itself Bahloul Gang, was formed, managed, and joined with for the intent of engaging in unlawful activities, amassing illicit funds, and distributing proceeds among its members. They established dominance in certain areas, promoted their criminal activities on social media platforms, and used prohibited weapons and tools to instil fear and intimidation in their victims. The gang was involved in extorting money from victims through coercion to further their criminal objectives.
Al Etihad
14-03-2025
- Al Etihad
State Security Court sentences members of 'Bahlol Gang' to life imprisonment, fine
14 Mar 2025 22:03 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber - convicted today members of the organised criminal group known in the media as the "Bahloul Gang'' and sentenced them to various prison verdicts included: life imprisonment for 18 defendants; 15 years in prison for 46 defendants; 5 years in prison and a fine of Dh1 million for 16 defendants; confiscation of seized funds, properties, vehicles, and weapons linked to their crimes.A number of defendants were Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered the referral of the organised criminal group members to trial for committing crimes that jeopardised state security, public order, and societal gang, which named itself Bahloul Gang, was formed, managed, and joined with for the intent of engaging in unlawful activities, amassing illicit funds, and distributing proceeds among its members. They established dominance in certain areas, promoted their criminal activities on social media platforms, and used prohibited weapons and tools to instill fear and intimidation in their victims. The gang was involved in extorting money from victims through coercion to further their criminal objectives. Additionally, they engaged in money laundering to conceal and disguise the sources of their illegal proceeds.
Yemen Online
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
UAE Supreme Court rejects appeals in 'Terrorist Justice and Dignity Organisation' case; upholds sentences
The State Security Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the appeals submitted by the convicted individuals in the case known in the media as the "Terrorist Justice and Dignity Organisation" case, upholding the judgment issued by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals - State Security Chamber. The court also decided to postpone the verdict on the appeals submitted by the Public Prosecutor to April 8. The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals - State Security Chamber had convicted the defendants in Case No. 452 of 2023, involving 59 convicted individuals. The ruling resulted in the conviction of 53 defendants, including the leaders and members of the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood organisation and six companies. They were sentenced to penalties ranging from life imprisonment to a fine of Dhs20 million. Regarding the Public Prosecutor filing an appeal regarding a portion of the ruling related to the lapse of the criminal case for 24 defendants on charges of collaborating with and providing funds to the terrorist "Reform Call' (Da'wat Al-Islah) Organisation, the State Security Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court decided to register the appeal separately and postponed its consideration to April 8.
Emirates 24/7
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
Federal Supreme Court rejects appeals in 'Terrorist Justice and Dignity Organisation' case; upholds sentences
The State Security Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court today rejected the appeals submitted by the convicted individuals in the case known in the media as the "Terrorist Justice and Dignity Organisation" case, upholding the judgment issued by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber. The court also decided to postpone the verdict on the appeals submitted by the Public Prosecutor to 8th April. The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber had convicted the defendants in Case No. 452 of 2023, involving 59 convicted individuals. The ruling resulted in the conviction of 53 defendants, including the leaders and members of the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood organisation and six companies. They were sentenced to penalties ranging from life imprisonment to a fine of AED20 million. Regarding the Public Prosecutor filing an appeal regarding a portion of the ruling related to the lapse of the criminal case for 24 defendants on charges of collaborating with and providing funds to the terrorist 'Reform Call' (Da'wat Al-Islah) Organisation, the State Security Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court decided to register the appeal separately and postponed its consideration to 8th April. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
