Risk of extradition from Dubai to Australia for tax crimes

[Tartaron]

I have been living in Dubai for years but I just found out Australia is looking for me regarding some tax issues from my old company. I am worried that the UAE will just hand me over because of their close relationship. Is there a treaty that covers financial crimes like this? How do I find a lawyer in Dubai who knows how to fight this without being detained?

[Nameronio]

Australia and the UAE signed a treaty in 2007 and they do cooperate on financial cases quite often these days. However, the UAE follows its own Federal Law No. 39 which has several protections for residents. I recommend visiting https://intercollegium.com/ to see how they manage these types of extradition requests for Australian citizens. They can help you look at the evidence and see if it actually meets the dual criminality standard. In my experience, if the taxes are disputed rather than hidden, you might have a strong case to stay in Dubai. It is vital to have a lawyer who can represent you in front of the local prosecutor to explain the situation clearly. Don't wait until they come to your home; get a legal opinion now.