The case of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Haj Mohammed, a Pakistani manager of Al Bowaira Real Estate company who absconded early this October with company cash, has been handed over to Interpol.

Major Mohammed Saeed Al Fashti, Head of Criminal Records Section at the Naif Police Station, Dubai Police, said: "Al Bowaira is actually made of two companies, Al Bowaira Real Estate and Al Bowaira Trading Company. The two companies were run by the accused Mohammed and involved in the same business of lending one house to multiple tenants."

Al Bowaira Real Estate Company advertised in two main English newspapers about two huge villas for rent in Al Barsha and Jumeira areas of Dubai.

"It had also rented the entire third floor in a building in Dubai, with many employees. We estimate that the total cost of furnishing this office was about Dh One million. This includes 150 PC plus other equipment," he said.

The furniture and computer had not been paid for. Also, this luxurious office was just a cover up for the business and to fool the people.

"The accuser has purchased these thing through cheques, which were due in October, and this is another problem that we are facing,' said Maj Al Fashti.

He added that the due date for all the tenants to receive their villas was October 10.

"To date, we have received nine complaints from the tenants. Most of them are European and they have paid huge amounts of money. The accused escaped to Pakistan on October 4. But we are going to bring him back."

He revealed that the police came to know about this company on October 10 when one of the cheques was returned from the bank. Then, the first tenant came to complain on October 12.

"Immediately after receiving the complaints, we contacted the Dubai Economic Department and the banks, and found that the company is licensed by Ahmed Mohammed, who is a national," said Al Fashti.

According to the police, Mohammed Ahmed denied any knowledge about the fraud committed by the accused.

"Mohammed Ahmed said that he does not know anything about the illegal business of the accused. He said that he used to receive Dh 15,000 per annum for sponsoring the business."

Al Fashti said the police found that Sheikh Hussain's visa is from Ajman Free Zone. "We have arrested three people who are suspected to be linked to the case. Investigations are on and we will, hopefully, get the accused and try to return the tenants their money," said Al Fashti.