Authorities in Dubai sentenced Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni, also known as 'Abu Sabah', to five years in jail. The court also ordered the confiscation of 150 million AED (₹344 crore). According to Gulf News, the charges involve large-scale money laundering.

Conviction Involved Fake Firms and Invoices

Dubai’s Fourth Criminal Court found Sahni guilty of laundering money through shell companies and forged invoices. The court imposed a fine of 500,000 AED on him. Additionally, it ruled that Sahni would be deported after completing his sentence. Notably, Sahni’s son was among the 32 people convicted alongside him, reported Khaleej Times. While some were sentenced in person, others were tried in absentia. Sahni, chairman of the RSG Group, was famous for his wealth. He once spent $9 million on a special license plate for his Rolls Royce. His extravagant lifestyle had made headlines even before the case emerged.

Case Timeline and Details

The case began in 2024 at Bur Dubai Police Station. Authorities handed it over to the Public Prosecution on December 18. Later, on January 9, 2025, prosecutors presented detailed evidence in court. They revealed that Sahni used shell companies and false partnerships for suspicious financial transactions. These dealings crossed borders, covering both UAE and international regions.

Court Delivers Final Verdict

By May 2025, the court issued its verdict. It confirmed Sahni’s guilt and ordered him to pay a fine of 500,000 AED. Moreover, it instructed him to forfeit 150 million AED believed to be illegal earnings. The court also upheld his deportation after his prison term. Along with Sahni, 32 others were convicted. Some received one-year jail terms and fines of 200,000 AED. Additionally, the court fined three companies 50 million AED each.

Investigators Found Key Evidence

During the probe, officials seized electronic devices, financial documents, and fake invoices. These records exposed how Sahni used forged paperwork and dummy partnerships to hide illegal transactions. In the end, authorities held Sahni accountable for a sophisticated money laundering scheme. The court’s ruling underlines Dubai’s strict stance on financial crimes.