{
  "id": 9799535,
  "title": "Sharjah Police deny reports of a missing wife and son in murder case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/sharjah-police-deny-reports-of-a-missing-wife-and-son-in-murder-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:45:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/sharjah-police-deny-reports-of-a-missing-wife-and-son-in-murder-case-1.500688107"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharjah Police have dismissed recent reports that the wife and son of an Asian man who was murdered last month were missing, the official press release stated. The claim emerged from media speculation following the fatal incident. Police investigations revealed that the victim's family had voluntarily departed the United Arab Emirates and relocated to their native country. No missing-person reports had been filed concerning either the wife or son, according to authorities. The criminal investigation team had already determined the cause of death and formally prosecuted the perpetrators. The body of the deceased was turned over to the forensic laboratory pursuant to the Public Prosecution's direction. Following the investigation, legal proceedings were initiated against the suspects, and the case was forwarded to the Public Prosecution for the finalization of legal formalities. The Sharjah Police department cautioned the community and media to seek verified information from official sources to prevent misinformation and potential legal complications. They emphasized the importance of relying on official channels for accurate updates and refraining from disseminating unconfirmed reports.",
  "summary": "Sharjah: Sharjah Police have clarified that the wife and son of an Asian man who was killed last month were not missing, dismissing media reports suggesting they had disappeared following the murder. Police said investigations had established that the victim’s wife and son had left the UAE and travelled to their home country. No missing-person reports had been registered concerning either of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}