Brief
UAE Supreme Court upholds deportation of man who tampered with murder‑scene apartment
The court said the defendant knowingly altered the crime scene, rejecting his claim of legal tenancy.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The UAE Federal Supreme Court on Monday rejected the final appeal of a man convicted of tampering with a sealed apartment that was part of a murder investigation, confirming his deportation order.
What happened
Prosecutors said the defendant broke the lock of the apartment, entered it after it had been placed under judicial control, and removed furniture and other belongings, thereby altering the condition of the property.
What the reports add
Khaleej Times reported that lower courts had originally sentenced the man to deportation rather than a year in prison, and that the appellate court upheld that decision before the case reached the Supreme Court.
What was said
The court cited witness testimony, surveillance footage and the defendant’s own statements to the investigators, concluding he knew the premises were linked to a murder case and acted to obstruct the inquiry.
How it came about
The apartment had been shared by the defendant and another individual implicated in the murder, prompting authorities to seal it to preserve evidence.
Key facts
- The Federal Supreme Court upheld the conviction and deportation order. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The defendant broke into a sealed apartment and removed furniture. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Prosecutors said the action was intended to mislead investigators. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Man to be deported from UAE for tampering with crime scene in murder investigation”
