The Dubai Public Prosecution has issued a stern warning against the forging, counterfeiting, or reproducing of debit and credit cards. Perpetrators engaging in such illegal activities will face significant fines ranging from AED 500,000 to AED 2 million.
Penalties Outlined on Official Social Media Account
The authorities made the penalties clear via a post on their official social media account. The post stated, “Forging or counterfeiting or reproducing a credit card or debit card or any other electronic payment method by using any information technology means or computer program shall expose to imprisonment and a fine not less than five hundred thousand dirhams and not in excess of two million dirhams or either of these two penalties.”
Saudi Arabia’s Stringent Measures Against Forgery
Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia introduced stringent measures against forgery, imposing a fine of $1.3 million and a five-year jail sentence. The country’s Public Prosecution laid out the penalties for those involved in forging electronic signatures, records, digital certificates, or the use of such falsified documents with full knowledge of their forged nature.
The Public Prosecution in Saudi Arabia also has the authority to confiscate any devices, systems, or programs used in the commission of forgery.
Public Prosecution’s Commitment to Transparency
In both Dubai and Saudi Arabia, the Public Prosecutions have made it clear that they will publish the judgments issued against the convicted individuals at the expense of the offenders. This commitment to transparency ensures that the public is well-informed about the consequences of engaging in forgery and serves as a strong deterrent against such illegal activities.
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