A man in Dubai has accused his older brother of forging documents to illegally claim their late father’s estate. The case, which was reported to Dubai Police, involved the alleged fabrication of an inheritance certificate that excluded the younger son from his rightful share.
According to a Gulf Today report, citing the investigators, the older brother exploited their father’s stay with him and issued documents indicating he was the sole heir. The case was escalated to the Public Prosecution, where Dubai Police’s Document Examination Department examined the legitimacy of the inheritance certificate.
Advanced forensic techniques revealed that the signature on the disputed document did not match the father’s verified signatures from previous records. As a result, authorities confirmed it was forged, and the younger son’s rights were restored.
Mona Salem Al Suwaidi, a document expert at Dubai Police, said forgery in inheritance cases is one of the most frequent offenses they encounter, noting that some heirs try to alter official documents to unfairly gain more assets. “Tampering with inheritance notifications is a criminal offense punishable by law,” she said.
Col. Dr. Ali Khalifa Al Falasi, head of the Document Examination Department, said their team uses various tools—including comparisons with bank and official records—to confirm signature authenticity. He also cautioned against signing blank or incomplete documents, warning that such actions could leave individuals vulnerable to fraud.
The department continues to enhance its systems with smart and streamlined procedures, including electronic verification, as part of Dubai Police’s wider strategy to combat forgery and protect residents’ legal rights.