What To Do When: Your housemaid in Dubai is an absconding case

Have you ever had to face a situation when your housemaid has absconded?

Have you ever thought of hiring a maid to do your housework without sponsoring her or checking her passport status?

Have you ever wondered if you are likely to face legal trouble if you hire an absconding housemaid?

Are you likely to be levied a hefty fine if your maid who has absconded, is caught working illegally?

Have you ever thought about why hiring an absconding maid is not a good idea?

Answering these questions exclusively for Emirates 24|7 readers is Judge Ali Humaid bin Khatam, Head of the Dubai Public Prosecution of Naturalization and Residency Department.