Woman accused of swindling doctor
Dubai: A businesswoman has been accused of swindling and embezzling Dh1.4 million from a doctor in a deal involving the purchase of yachts.
Prosecutors charged the Syrian businesswoman, F.I., 51, who manages a navigation and maritime cargo company, of deceiving the Iraqi doctor, M.H., and embezzling him of Dh1.4 million after convincing him to buy two yachts and a boat.
When F.I. appeared before the Dubai Misdemeanour Court, she pleaded not guilty. According to the charge sheet, prosecutors said the defendant and other suspects, who remain at large, convinced M.H., 46, to buy two yachts and a boat at a seemingly cheap price.
Prosecutors said the suspects handed over copies of documents claiming ownership of the vessels. They also mailed him five photos of the boats. Convinced, M.H. paid the money to the suspects.
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