Indian expat jailed in Dubai

A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expat has been jailed in Dubai for six months after he was charged for forging his employer's signature at least 47 times over two years to transfer 447,000 dirhams into his personal account, the media reported.

Besides the jail term, the accused, originally from Gujarat, has also been asked to pay 471,202 dirhams in fines, Gulf News said in a report.

Also charged for stealing his employer's cheque book, the expat will be deported following the completion of six months in prison. (IANS)

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