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UAE: Teacher sentenced to 3 years in jail, Dh5,000 fine for taking bribes from students

The Federal Public Prosecution is currently investigating several cases pertaining to cheating the examination system

Published: Fri 4 Oct 2024, 4:06 PM

Updated: Mon 7 Oct 2024, 4:15 PM

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A British teacher was sentenced to three years in prison and fined Dh5,000 after the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal found him guilty of soliciting bribes from students at his school.

The teacher will be deported from the UAE following his sentence. The teacher was accused of accepting bribes in exchange for changing exam results and unjustly raising students' grades.

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The case came to light after the Public Prosecution initiated an investigation, which revealed evidence of the teacher’s misconduct. Currently, the Federal Public Prosecution is investigating several cases pertaining to cheating and disrupting the examination system.

Anti-bribery and corruption law

The UAE has a robust legal framework addressing bribery and corruption, primarily governed by Federal Law No. 2 of 2002.

The law defines bribery as offering, promising, or giving a benefit to a public official in exchange for any act related to their official duties. The law applies to both public and private sectors, covering individuals, companies, and government officials.

Offenders can face penalties, including imprisonment and fines. The severity of the punishment often depends on the amount involved and the nature of the offence.

The UAE has established various bodies, such as the National Anti-Corruption Authority, to enforce anti-corruption laws and promote transparency. UAE also encourages reporting bribery and corruption, and the law provides certain protections for whistleblowers to promote transparency and accountability.

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