Suppliers report bulk orders followed by bounced cheques and closed offices

Reported incident or attempt

How the approach works

Suppliers described small initial payments and credible offices, warehouses and documents that encouraged larger orders on credit. They subsequently received unpaid post-dated cheques and found the businesses unreachable.

What they wanted

Obtain goods and services without settling payment

Reported outcome

A supplier dossier reviewed by the reporter listed 95 companies and more than AED 25 million in unpaid dues. Some suppliers reported filing complaints; adjudication and recoveries unknown.