Dubai Police Arrest 8 in Fake Driving Licence Scam: Dubai Police have arrested eight suspects in an alleged fake driving licence scheme involving payments of Dh10,000 per licence. According to reports published on October 16, 2026, the suspects allegedly arranged foreign driving licences for customers who had not travelled to the issuing country or completed the required driving lessons and tests.

The scheme reportedly aimed to exploit existing arrangements that allow eligible foreign driving licence holders to exchange their licences for UAE licences. The investigation involved Dubai Police, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

How the Fake Driving Licence Scheme Worked

According to published reports, the suspects allegedly arranged driving licences from a neighbouring country without customers completing the necessary training and examinations there.

The group reportedly approached potential customers through offices providing transaction-processing services in the UAE. Customers were allegedly offered a way to obtain foreign licences and use them to apply for UAE licences without following the normal requirements in the issuing country.

The alleged scheme attempted to exploit legitimate licence-exchange arrangements. However, these arrangements apply only to eligible applicants holding qualifying foreign licences that meet the relevant requirements.

Dubai Police warned that people who knowingly obtain driving licences through illegal procedures may also face legal consequences.

Residents should be cautious of anyone promising a driving licence without the required training, examinations or official procedures. Paying an intermediary does not automatically make the transaction legal, and using a fraudulently obtained foreign licence may create further legal problems.

The reported arrests concern allegations against the suspects. The available reports do not establish that every customer involved in the alleged scheme has been arrested or convicted.

Dubai Police Arrest 8 in Fake Driving Licence Scam: Why the Case Matters

Driving tests and training are intended to ensure that motorists understand traffic rules and can operate vehicles safely. Bypassing these requirements can put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.

The case also highlights the importance of checking the legitimacy of foreign driving licences before attempting to exchange them in the UAE. Residents should avoid unofficial offers that promise guaranteed licences without the required procedures.

Official UAE Driving Licence Exchange Rules

Dubai allows eligible holders of certain foreign driving licences to apply for an exchange into a UAE licence, subject to country-specific conditions and official requirements.

Applicants should verify their eligibility, documentation and applicable fees directly with Dubai RTA before paying an intermediary or submitting an application.

For the latest requirements, visit the official Dubai RTA driving licence exchange service.

The case is a reminder that residents should use authorised licensing channels and avoid shortcuts that could expose them to legal and road-safety risks.