Seventeen men accused of assaulting their boss because their salaries were five months overdue were acquitted by an Abu Dhabi court yesterday.
The Bengali men were also charged with forceful stealing.
The 17 said the claims were made up by the company to stop them receiving their money.
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Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 582bhp
Torque: 730Nm
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