A gang is facing trial in Dubai after allegedly impersonating police officers and carrying out a staged roadside patrol stop to rob a motorist of more than Dh1.26 million, according to public prosecution records.
The incident took place on the evening of December 14, 2025, as the victim, an Afghan national, was returning to Dubai after collecting large sums of cash from several business premises in Al Ain.
Prosecutors said the victim had travelled earlier that day to the Al Ain Industrial Area, where he collected money from multiple shops as part of business transactions, accumulating around Dh1.26 million. At about 9pm, he began his journey back to Dubai in a white Toyota Corolla, accompanied by his wife.
While driving along the Dubai–Al Ain Road, shortly after passing a petrol station before the Margham bridge, the victim noticed a white SUV approaching from behind. According to the prosecution, the vehicle then activated flashing red and blue lights resembling those used by police patrols, prompting the victim to pull over to the side of the road.
One of the occupants exited the SUV wearing Emirati attire and approached the victim, claiming to be from the police investigations department. Believing he was being lawfully stopped by police officers, the victim complied with the instructions given to him.
He was ordered to leave his car and sit inside the suspects’ vehicle, while another member of the gang took control of his Toyota Corolla. Both vehicles then drove a short distance along the same road.