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BriberyPossibly — unconfirmed
Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Art. 275 — public official / person assigned to public service requests or accepts an undue gift, benefit or grant for performing, omitting or violating dutiesPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Temporary imprisonment (3–15 years)
- Fine
- Fine equal to the bribe (minimum AED 5,000) — secondary source
Art. 276: penalty aggravated even where the act performed is lawful, if position exploited.
Art. 278 — briber and intermediaryPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Temporary imprisonment (3–15 years)
- Fine
- Fine equal to the bribe (minimum AED 5,000) — secondary source
Same penalty as the bribe-taker. Confiscation of money/benefits offered or promised (Art. 283).
Note on this entry
Fine equal to the bribe (minimum AED 5,000) and confiscation (Art. 283) are reported from secondary sources, not verified from official text.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.