A commercial partnership between three individuals ended in both criminal and civil proceedings after two partners accused a third and four others of breach of trust and deception over what they described as a “suspicious deal”, a court heard. Prosecutors referred the case to the Dubai Criminal Court, which acquitted the defendants. The dispute later moved to the civil court, where the two partners sought Dh3.899 million jointly from the defendants and demanded the return of two cheques worth a combined Dh12.95 million, or payment of their value. The court dismissed the claim, Emarat Al Youm reported. According to case papers, the dispute arose after the first defendant told his partners he had strong ties with two companies able to supply electrical products at competitive prices. The claimants issued purchase orders worth about Dh16.8 million and transferred Dh2.899 million to one company and its manager, and Dh1 million to another. Two cheques covering the remaining balance were handed to the first defendant, allegedly to be presented after delivery. The plaintiffs argued the cheques were cashed before any goods were supplied, prompting a criminal complaint that ended in acquittal and referral of civil claims. In its ruling, the court said the […]