Up to Dh500,000 fine: UAE authority issues warning on misleading advertisements

The Public Prosecution took to Twitter to inform residents of the penalty they could encounter

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By Web Desk

Published: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 3:24 PM

Last updated: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 10:33 PM

The UAE Public Prosecution has issued an advisory informing residents of the penalty against advertisements that could mislead the public.

The authority put out a video on Twitter explaining the crime and elaborating on the penalty to follow if convicted.

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According to Article 48 of the Federal Decree-Law number 34 of 2021, the crime of misleading the public through false advertising could face a fine ranging from Dh20,000 till Dh500,000.

The perpetrator will also be sentenced to prison.

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Published: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 3:24 PM

Last updated: Sat 11 Mar 2023, 10:33 PM

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