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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.
Dubai Eye
15-03-2025
- Dubai Eye
UAE court hands life sentences, hefty fines to 'Bahloul Gang' members
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber - has convicted members of the organised crime group known as the 'Bahloul Gang' and sentenced them to various prison terms. The verdicts include life imprisonment for 18 defendants, 15 years for 46 defendants, and 5 years in prison along with a fine of AED 1 million for 16 others. The court also ordered the confiscation of funds, properties, vehicles and weapons linked to their crimes. Several defendants were acquitted. UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi had previously ordered the group's referral to trial for crimes threatening state security, public order and societal safety. The 'Bahloul Gang', formed with the intent to carry out illegal activities, amassed illicit funds and distributed the proceeds among its members. The gang operated in certain areas, promoting its crimes on social media and using prohibited weapons to instill fear. They were also involved in extorting money from victims and money laundering to conceal their illegal earnings. State Security Court sentences members of 'Bahlol Gang' to life imprisonment, fine #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) March 14, 2025
TAG 91.1
14-03-2025
- TAG 91.1
UAE court hands life sentences, hefty fines to 'Bahloul Gang' members
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals – State Security Chamber - has convicted members of the organised crime group known as the 'Bahloul Gang' and sentenced them to various prison terms. The verdicts include life imprisonment for 18 defendants, 15 years for 46 defendants, and 5 years in prison along with a fine of AED 1 million for 16 others. The court also ordered the confiscation of funds, properties, vehicles and weapons linked to their crimes. Several defendants were acquitted. UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi had previously ordered the group's referral to trial for crimes threatening state security, public order and societal safety. The 'Bahloul Gang', formed with the intent to carry out illegal activities, amassed illicit funds and distributed the proceeds among its members. The gang operated in certain areas, promoting its crimes on social media and using prohibited weapons to instill fear. They were also involved in extorting money from victims and money laundering to conceal their illegal earnings. State Security Court sentences members of 'Bahlol Gang' to life imprisonment, fine #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) March 14, 2025
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.
The National
14-03-2025
- The National
UAE State Security Court sentences members of 'Bahloul Gang' to prison terms and fines
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals State Security Chamber on Friday convicted and sentenced members of the organised crime group known as the Bahloul Gang. The court sentenced 18 people to life imprisonment, handed out 46 sentences of 15 years in prison and jailed 16 for five years, along with a fine of Dh1 million. In addition, the court confiscated funds, properties, vehicles and weapons linked to their crimes, Wam reported. A number of defendants were acquitted. In August last year, UAE Attorney General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi ordered the referral of the organised criminal group – numbering more than 100 alleged members – to trial for committing crimes that jeopardised state security, public order, and societal safety. This followed a seven-month-long investigation by prosecutors. The gang, which Wam said gave itself the name of 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. It established dominance in certain areas, promoted its criminal activities on social media platforms and used prohibited weapons and tools to instil fear and intimidation in victims, Wam reported. The gang was involved in extorting money from victims through coercion to further its criminal objectives. Additionally, mmebers engaged in money laundering to conceal and disguise the sources of their illegal proceeds, reported Wam.
