Dubai Court Confirms Acquittal in Certificate Forgery Case

Apr 15, 2026

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Apr 15, 2026 08:31

Dubai Court upholds acquittal in KHDA certificate forgery case

## Court Decision

A Dubai court has confirmed the acquittal of an Arab institute owner accused of forging a training certificate linked to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The court found the evidence insufficient for a conviction and ordered the confiscation of the disputed document.

## Case Background

The case began in May 2024 when a complaint was filed at Al Muraqqabat Police Station. The defendant was accused of using a forged KHDA certificate to defraud a plaintiff of Dh10,000. The plaintiff claimed he enrolled in a diploma program at an Al Rigga institute, paid the fee, and received a certificate, but the graduation ceremony never occurred. Upon verification, KHDA found the certificate invalid and not registered under the plaintiff's name.

## Defence Argument

The defence, led by lawyer Mohammed Abdullah Al Redha, argued that the case lacked solid evidence and was filled with contradictions. They claimed the plaintiff was not a student but had a business relationship with the institute, acting as a marketer. The defence also pointed out timeline inconsistencies, noting the institute's professional license was issued after the plaintiff claimed to have started his studies.

## Court's Rationale

The court emphasized the principle of presumption of innocence, stating that the prosecution failed to provide conclusive evidence linking the defendant to the forgery. Witness testimonies and inconsistencies in the plaintiff's claims contributed to reasonable doubt.

## Final Ruling

The court upheld the acquittal, dismissed the prosecution's appeal, and ordered the confiscation of the certificate involved in the case.

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