The Judiciary Department of Abu Dhabi has asked travelers to and from the UAE to disclose the currencies, precious metals and stones in their possession if they exceed the maximum allowed amount, which is 60 thousand dirhams or its equivalent in foreign currency, in order to avoid compromise. the crime of disclosure and subjection to the law.
Specifically, the Judiciary Department of Abu Dhabi identified three reasons for committing this crime, including lack of awareness and understanding of the seriousness of this act, as well as avoiding the payment of customs duties as determined by the United Customs Law. concealing the source of that money, which may be from illegal sources, confirming that it is necessary for travelers entering or leaving the country to disclose amounts of money, precious metals or stones, the value of which exceeds the limit established in other countries by 60 thousand dirhams or its equivalent. foreign exchange, according to the disclosure system issued by the Central Bank.
It has been stated that those who deliberately do not disclose, those who hide the information to be disclosed or those who provide incorrect information will be sentenced to imprisonment and a fine, or with one of these two penalties, the court can order the confiscation of the seized funds. in fact, the damages include demanding responsibility, taking legal action against the offender and the loss of funds and items used to commit the crime, and emphasizing the impact on the state’s economy, its financial and monetary policy and private sector organizations in addition to the suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing insisting that all instructions clarifying the upper limits of the amounts of foreign exchange, precious metals and precious stones necessary to prevent this crime must be complied with.
The Federal Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security Authority launched the electronic system (Afsha) for the disclosure of amounts of money held by travelers and the like, both in electronic and smart versions through the smartphone application, allowing travelers to complete the disclosure process. and register their data easily and from anywhere, in a few minutes, before and during the trip, in the desire to offer passengers a safe and comfortable trip to and from the country.
