Former Nakheel executives jailed

The second sentence in the series of corruption cases at Dubai criminal courts was handed on Monday against two former Nakheel executives for accepting Dh5.14 million in bribe.

The Dubai Court of First Instance jailed 32-year-old Emirati general sales manager W.J. and 28-year-old Egyptian sales executive K.M. three years each. Presiding Judge Fahmi Mounir, who pronounced the accused guilty, also ordered them to pay a joint fine of Dh3.081 million.

Advocates Samir Ja'afar and Hamdi Al Sheewi, who represent W.J. and K.M., respectively, said they will appeal the initial judgment very soon. The Egyptian will be deported after serving his jail term.