How do I get a bounced cheque case closed in Dubai after paying the amount?

Paying and holding a clearance letter is the substance, but it is not the procedure — the case will not close on its own. What updates the record is the complainant formally withdrawing the complaint before the authority where the case sits. If it is still at the police or public prosecution stage, the receiver needs to attend and record a waiver of the complaint, with your clearance letter submitted alongside; if the matter has already reached a court or an execution file, closure goes through that court instead, usually by filing the settlement and requesting that the case or file be closed. So go back to the person you paid: the clearance letter shows good faith, but ask them to complete the withdrawal step, and ideally accompany them so it happens in a single visit. Bring the original letter, your Emirates ID and the case number. Afterwards, recheck the status online and keep the closure paper permanently — settled cheque cases that were never procedurally closed have a way of resurfacing at the worst moments, often at airports. If the receiver is unresponsive or has left the country, a licensed UAE lawyer can advise on closing the file using the documented settlement.