What is breach of trust?
An allegation that property or money handed over for a purpose was used for something else.
It often arises in employment, agency and business relationships.
What do we do?
We establish what was handed over, on what terms and what happened to it, and we challenge intent and ownership.
We also check for a civil dispute behind the complaint.
What evidence matters?
The agreement, the handover and the communications.
We build the story around the documents.
What should I do first?
Find the agreement
Written or messaged terms.
Show what was done with the item
Receipts or records.
List communications
Messages about the arrangement.
Avoid admissions
Say little to the complainant.
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Frequently asked questions
Can an unpaid debt be a breach of trust?
Not by itself. The offence needs a specific entrustment. We examine whether it is shown.
Can a settlement end the matter?
In some situations, yes. We advise on process and risks.
Related guides
Financial Crimes overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewBreach of Trust
When using, spending or keeping money or property that was entrusted to you becomes a crime, and who the law treats as a person holding property in trust.
Read the guideMisappropriation of Funds
Keeping property that is not yours, disposing of mortgaged or attached assets, and holding proceeds of a crime.
Read the guideEmbezzlement
What the law says about embezzlement by public servants and by people entrusted with public service, and how it differs from private breach of trust.
Read the guideSources
This page describes how we act in this type of case. It does not restate the law: the linked guides set out the statutory position and cite the official English text on the UAE Legislation portal, uaelegislation.gov.ae. The Arabic text prevails over translations.
This page is general information, not legal advice.