Bounced Cheque Recovery
Under Qatari Law

Yes. Under Qatar’s Penal Code, issuing a cheque without sufficient funds is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years. The cheque holder can file a criminal complaint with the Public Prosecution in addition to pursuing civil recovery.

Once a criminal complaint is filed and accepted by the Public Prosecution, a travel ban can typically be imposed within days. This prevents the cheque issuer from leaving Qatar until the matter is resolved or the amount is paid.

If the issuer has already left Qatar, we can still file criminal charges which result in an Interpol alert and prevent their re-entry. We can also pursue civil claims against their assets remaining in Qatar, including bank accounts and property.

Yes. Through civil proceedings, you can recover the full cheque amount plus legal interest from the date of dishonour, court costs, attorney fees, and compensation for any financial damages caused by the bounced cheque.

You need the original dishonoured cheque, the bank’s dishonour certificate (which the bank provides when the cheque bounces), your identification documents, and any correspondence with the cheque issuer. We help you obtain any missing documents.

Criminal proceedings can result in travel bans within days and arrests within weeks. Civil recovery cases typically take 2-4 months for a court judgment. Total recovery time depends on the debtor’s cooperation and available assets.