Syrian male held in dubai over fake Indian Rupees.

[Mech]

Man in court for possessing thousands in fake rupees



Dubai: A passenger, standing trial for possessing counterfeit Indian rupees, has claimed that the security unrest in Syria forced him to move his family to India where he owns a restaurant.

“My wife and children is currently stranded alone in India because of this case. I did not know that the money was counterfeit. I’ve being travelling via Dubai for 20 years and this is the first time such a thing has happened to me,” claimed the 44-year-old Syrian when he entered an innocent plea before the Dubai Court of First Instance.

Prosecutors charged M.M., with smuggling Rs215,500 (Dh14,888) in counterfeit banknotes for business purposes.

He was also charged with attempting to steal Rs60,000 from a money exchange house at Dubai International Airport when he tried to change the money to US dollars.

“Your honour I am not a swindler. This is the first time that such a thing has happened to me. Recently I moved my family out from Syria due to the security unrest that’s been taking place. I constantly travel via Dubai. On that particular day I was heading to Turkey. I got the money through a money transfer… I did not know that it was counterfeit. When I gave a bundle of that money to the teller, he told me the money was fake. I took out another bundle and handed it to him. Again he told me that it was counterfeit… then the police came and arrested me,” argued the defended before presiding Judge Maher Salama Al Mahdi.
Prosecution records said the Indian teller reported the matter to his supervisor and who informed the airport police.

An Emirati police sergeant said the defendant denied the accusation claiming that he was unaware that the money was fake.

The suspect further argued in court that his friend wired him the money and that he didn’t have any criminal intention.

He further provided the court with a copy of his trade licence to prove that he owns and runs a restaurant in India and that he travels via Dubai for business purposes.

He asked the court for a swift judgment so he could reunite with his family who are currently alone in India.

A judgment will be heard next Wednesday.


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@KS @RISING SUN @SpArK @jayron @KRAIT @nick_indian @gubbi @Capt.Popeye @rockstar

I never realized these counterfeiting operations ran so deep . This signals a very extensive breach.

 

[Cherokee]

There are quite a few Syrians in Pune . One Guy said he paid 12000 USD to government or something to come to India .

And the Numbers are Swelling . They come to "study" but its mostly to avoid unrest or persecution .

 

[Mech]

There are quite a few Syrians in Pune . One Guy said he paid 12000 USD to government or something to come to India .

And the Numbers are Swelling . They come to "study" but its mostly to avoid unrest or persecution .

That's quite understandable, but the fact that they have access to counterfeit Indian currency is rather unsettling. Don't you think ?

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Counterfeiting is universal. Counterfeit USD are rampant; esp the old USD bank-notes. I've seen many counterfeit green-backs in different parts of the world.

 

[Cherokee]

That's quite understandable, but the fact that they have access to counterfeit Indian currency is rather unsettling. Don't you think ?

No . Man , i have to be very careful while exchanging cash . Fake and Real ones come in Same flocks !!!

 

[Dushmann]

Strange why would someone from middle east choose India to migrate? I mean in present era. I can understand about past or may be in future after few decades, but right now India is still pretty undeveloped. Is he Shia?

 

[walwal]

Just four days back an Omani national was rounded up for exchanging fake Indian currency; reportedly which he got from a money exchange in Oman. Scary indeed.

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[Mech]

Strange why would someone from middle east choose India to migrate? I mean in present era. I can understand about past or may be in future after few decades, but right now India is still pretty undeveloped. Is he Shia?

You know, for all their talk of "Arab nationalism" and "muslim ummah" these people are still very divided. They claim ethnicity of an arab does not matter for another arab, but the reality is that it does. Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar ...( the richer countries ) restrict the other "brothers" from gaining entry. Like everyone else, they too have very little tolerance for an "islamic revolution".

India on the other hand, is...well, India. Iranians, Jordanians, Egyptians , Iraqis,......( include the remaining disadvantaged countries ) can all be seen flocking to India in massive numbers since 2009. You can even see these people studying in local state government-aided institutes in India. Fortunately, gaining citizenship in India is a very lengthy and horrible process...that being said, more needs to be done to curb illegal immigration and counterfeiting operations abroad.

 

[Mech]

The only group i have seen doing well in India from the middle-east are the Israelis and the Iranians. The rest , not so much.

Indian companies are usually very reluctant to induct foreigners (especially Arabs ) unless they are required to ( by law in arab countries ). So they end up opening their own business ventures (usually a restaurant ). Some are successful, some aren't.

 

[IND151]

Counterfeiting is universal. Counterfeit USD are rampant; esp the old USD bank-notes. I've seen many counterfeit green-backs in different parts of the world.

Years ago I got 25 cent coin. I wonder whether its real?

You know, for all their talk of "Arab nationalism" and "muslim ummah" these people are still very divided. They claim ethnicity of an arab does not matter for another arab, but the reality is that it does. Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar ...( the richer countries ) restrict the other "brothers" from gaining entry. Like everyone else, they too have very little tolerance for an "islamic revolution".

India on the other hand, is...well, India. Iranians, Jordanians, Egyptians , Iraqis,......( include the remaining disadvantaged countries ) can all be seen flocking to India in massive numbers since 2009. You can even see these people studying in local state government-aided institutes in India. Fortunately, gaining citizenship in India is a very lengthy and horrible process...that being said, more needs to be done to curb illegal immigration and counterfeiting operations abroad.

agreed................

 

[RISING SUN]

Man in court for possessing thousands in fake rupees



Dubai: A passenger, standing trial for possessing counterfeit Indian rupees, has claimed that the security unrest in Syria forced him to move his family to India where he owns a restaurant.

“My wife and children is currently stranded alone in India because of this case. I did not know that the money was counterfeit. I’ve being travelling via Dubai for 20 years and this is the first time such a thing has happened to me,” claimed the 44-year-old Syrian when he entered an innocent plea before the Dubai Court of First Instance.

Prosecutors charged M.M., with smuggling Rs215,500 (Dh14,888) in counterfeit banknotes for business purposes.

He was also charged with attempting to steal Rs60,000 from a money exchange house at Dubai International Airport when he tried to change the money to US dollars.

“Your honour I am not a swindler. This is the first time that such a thing has happened to me. Recently I moved my family out from Syria due to the security unrest that’s been taking place. I constantly travel via Dubai. On that particular day I was heading to Turkey. I got the money through a money transfer… I did not know that it was counterfeit. When I gave a bundle of that money to the teller, he told me the money was fake. I took out another bundle and handed it to him. Again he told me that it was counterfeit… then the police came and arrested me,” argued the defended before presiding Judge Maher Salama Al Mahdi.
Prosecution records said the Indian teller reported the matter to his supervisor and who informed the airport police.

An Emirati police sergeant said the defendant denied the accusation claiming that he was unaware that the money was fake.

The suspect further argued in court that his friend wired him the money and that he didn’t have any criminal intention.

He further provided the court with a copy of his trade licence to prove that he owns and runs a restaurant in India and that he travels via Dubai for business purposes.

He asked the court for a swift judgment so he could reunite with his family who are currently alone in India.

A judgment will be heard next Wednesday.


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@KS @RISING SUN @SpArK @jayron @KRAIT @nick_indian @gubbi @Capt.Popeye @rockstar

I never realized these counterfeiting operations ran so deep . This signals a very extensive breach.

There are few points which generally tend to ignore. I would like to point out them one by one.
1-
If his family is really stranded here then it's a humanitarian issue if you believe. No one would do such kind of work where there is risk to their families in any known ways like this. May be he would have never thought about such kind of things. After all he is working since 20 years here. Why would he do such kind of work first time(legal records also says the same thing) when his family is living here.
2-
Rs215,500 is not a very big thing because in this industry they talk in crore of Rs. And if at all he was a criminal why would he go to such place where advanced scanners are being used to detect such kind of notes. There are easiest ways then why world he take such a risky route.
3-
attempting to steal(may be in tech terms not in reality)- hilarious isn't it. They charge him of carrying fake notes & then stealing. WTF. It's ambiguous.
4-
First he said he recievd via money transfer then further he said it was done by his friend. Believe me friends if authorities would have looked on this point they can catch the prize with the help of this man.
5-
Last but not the least that this person is related to business activities. If a person is helping the country in generating the business & job opportunities, they are most welcome.

This person followed the right rule in bringing the family, then it is clear that he will not make them stay here for long. When situation improves they will go back to their country. And he will continue his business here.

Now many will ask why I am saying that this person is right. I ain't, I am just saying please look into this angle. My father is a government 1st grade government servant in Central railway. You people would not believe that he received whole 1 month salary in fake by the railway via a central bank. & if you know that government servants are given salary after extensive checking then there is possibility that this man is fooled. Peace.