An Emirati man threatened to share intimate pictures of his former fiancée unless she rekindled their relationship, a court heard.
The 34-year-old remained friends with the Emirati woman, 25, after their split but he allegedly began blackmailing her after she got engaged again and broke off contact with him.
The accused is said to have forced the woman to hand over Dh20,000 in return for not publishing the images.
The woman said the accused also sent abusive text messages in December of last year.
"Not only did he threaten me but he also insulted me on SnapChat and WhatsApp," she said.
She reported the incident to Al Qusais Police Station and the accused was summoned for questioning.
He denied charges of blackmail and issuing threats and insults at a court hearing on Sunday.
The case was adjourned until February 18.
