Abu Dhabi Court dictates that a bank should reimburse a woman an amount of Dh134,400, in addition to providing her with Dh35,000 in compensation.
In a recent ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Cases has ordered a bank and several individuals to return a sum of Dh134,400 to a woman who suffered financial exploitation. The court's decision was based on weaknesses in the bank's security systems that allowed unauthorised withdrawals from the woman's account.
The case did not involve the woman from previous rulings and was not related to any appeal for a higher Dh100,000 fee, repayment of Dh65,000 loan, or refund of Dh390,000 for concealed flood damage in a car sale. The withdrawals from the woman's account were made without her fault.
The court affirmed that "no one may take another's money without lawful cause." In addition to the return of the stolen funds, the court also ordered the payment of Dh35,000 in compensation for material and moral damages to the same woman.
Interestingly, this case is separate from another one involving a former employee who filed a lawsuit seeking the return of Dh285,000 in total damages. The defendants in the case were previously convicted in a criminal case and deported for misusing a bank card.
It's worth noting that the search results do not specify which bank the woman lost money to through the exploitation of her account. However, the court's ruling is clear: banks must ensure the security of their customers' funds and take responsibility when weaknesses in their systems lead to financial losses.
The court did not find the woman at fault for the exploitation of her account. On the contrary, it emphasised the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from financial crimes and holding banks accountable for their actions.
This ruling serves as a reminder for banks and financial institutions to prioritise security and transparency in their operations to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. It also reinforces the principle that victims of financial exploitation should be compensated for their losses and emotional distress.
