The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an Indian banker to three years in prison followed by immediate deportation for leaking the account details of their clients overseas.
According to reports, the 28-year-old Indian banker disclosed the information to a friend in exchange of Dh55,000.
Due to the information gathered from the banker, her friend, who turned out to be a part of a gang, was able to embezzle a total of Dh1.1 million from various bank accounts.
The banker was convicted of abusing her power in the bank, accepting bribe, and disclosing confidential information.
She was initially sentenced to ten years in prison which was later on reduced to three years.
The banker is also asked to pay Dh205,000 for the crime.
The banker’s friend, along with three others, were also sentenced to ten years in prison. Each of them were also asked to pay Dh150,000.
The banker and the gang members will be deported after serving their jailterm.
