Dubai - UAE
The General Administration of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, in cooperation with Dubai Police, announced the arrest of a person who was known in the artistic community in his country, on suspicion of his involvement in promoting fake freelance visas in exchange for sums of money.

According to a statement issued by “Dubai Residency”, the person took advantage of the needs of a number of job seekers and their desire to start a new life within the UAE, offering them promises of services related to visas and residency without official support or legal accreditation.

A fake document exposes the case

The details of the case began after a fake document was spotted in the possession of a person. Verification and investigation led to the discovery of the parties involved in issuing and promoting the document. The competent authorities took legal measures against those involved, in accordance with the established frameworks.

Dubai Residency confirmed that its teams continue to monitor advertisements and content circulating through digital platforms, especially offers that promise to provide work visas or residency in exchange for sums of money, or use the names of unlicensed offices, or suggest their connection to official bodies.

Warning against exploitation of job seekers
Major General Dr. Ali bin Ajif Al Zaabi, Assistant Director General of the Violators and Foreigners Follow-up Sector at Dubai Residency, said that some people take advantage of individuals’ need to work or their desire to enter the country and settle their status, through promises that are not based on official procedures, especially through digital platforms.

He stressed that dealing with these issues combines applying the law and taking into account the humanitarian dimension, while protecting individuals from exploitation of their personal data and money.

Official channels are the safest option

Dubai Residency called on those wishing to work or reside in the Emirates to complete their transactions through the competent authorities and licensed service offices only, and to verify the validity of any offer before sending documents or paying money.

The case carries an important message for job seekers from Arab countries: the real visa is not sold through unknown accounts, and any offer that promises quick or guaranteed procedures deserves verification before trusting it.