Interpol

Interesting question...

Yes they both do have agreements but you as an individual can't contact them directly, the UAE Police needs to request a "Red Flag" for the debtor, there is obviously a cost involved in this and it may be better to hire someone in India to get the money off them directly.

Toon said:

Interesting question...

Yes they both do have agreements but you as an individual can't contact them directly, the UAE Police needs to request a "Red Flag" for the debtor, there is obviously a cost involved in this and it may be better to hire someone in India to get the money off them directly.

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I know people in India ..... that's not an issue ..
But the law over there has loopholes ........ So def. better to start off in U.A.E. !

ibkiss said:

I know people in India ..... that's not an issue ..
But the law over there has loopholes ........ So def. better to start off in U.A.E. !

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In that case I hope you know someone with plenty of wasta, there are 83 people listed as wanted by UAE on Interpol's list, and I understand UAE put's out more alerts to interpol than any other state (stand to be corrected on that).

Don't know anyone with loads of wasta !! :-(

ibkiss said:

Don't know anyone with loads of wasta !! :-(

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Well I can't see you getting anywhere other than walking into the police station and filing a case (which you've probably done). The police can't be bothered at the best of times, it's too much hassle for them.

You're right ...... And I've already filed a case ....... And the debtor ,I guess ,is smart enough to never step foot in U.A.E. !!

How much does he owe you? I'd "sell" the debt for 25% of the value to someone who could get it out of them , that way you've gained something, let's face it, you're never going to get the cash back are you, so something's better than nothing.

That's a good idea which I may go for ....... :heh:

ibkiss said:

That's a good idea which I may go for ....... :heh:

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The Chamber of Commerce has been advertising their debt recovery operation (which actually I think is subcontracted/a front for) COFACE through their business support services (Dubai Chamber - LEGAL SERVICES). I've never used that particular service myself so I can't vouch for them, however when we dealt with the DCCI through the business council I was quite impressed with their dedication, organisation and committment to foreign trade.

I seem to remember that this was a fee based service rather than 'buying' the debt. Couldn't do any harm to ask I guess.

Good luck, I really hope you get your money back. People running off leaving debts behind damage all of us.

Well, now that Osama Bin Laden and Carlos the Jackal are dealt with, I am sure that Interpol would be only to happy to use their resources to chase money for someone