Dubai Properties chief arrested
Friday, 30 October 2009
UNDER ARREST: Dubai Properties chairman Hashim Al Dabal.Hashim Al Dabal, chairman of Dubai Properties, has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement at the company, the emirate’s attorney general confirmed on Friday.
“Mr Al Dabal is accused of abusing his position and earning millions in illegal profit,” Attorney General Essam Essa al-Humaidan said in a phone interview.
“We are questioning him almost daily and Mr Al Dabal indicated he is ready to answer questions without having a lawyer present.”