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Marcus Fakana JAILED
Marcus Fakana begins 1-year prison sentence in Dubai. Hoping for a pardon from @HHShkMohd
& assistance from #UKFCDO @DavidLammy
Detained in Dubai
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE
Stuart Quiney faced a harsh sentence in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis is currently in flight from Dubai to Dublin.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 18, 20243 min read
If Marcus Fakana spends a single day in prison, it’s on David Lammy
David Lammy is absolutely able to diplomatically secure a non-custodial sentence for Marcus if he does his job as MP and Foreign Secretary.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 18, 20243 min read
18 year old facing Dubai jail over holiday romance stunned at lack of help from David Lammy MP
Detained in Dubai suggests that travel warnings are issued to travellers en route to Dubai at the point of ticket purchase
Detained in Dubai
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Virginia Congressman urges Saudi to halt extradition
Husband and father of two is in a Saudi jail, after Egypt issued a politically motivated Interpol Red Notice and extradition request.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Irishman faces Dubai prison over text message emoji
An Irish National is facing Dubai jail after being accused of sending threatening emojis.
Detained in Dubai
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds needed for rare Addison's disease.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20245 min read
18yr old Londoner detained in Dubai over sex with 17 year old Brit
UK resident’s holiday became an ordeal that could lead to 20 years in prison after being charged with sex with woman who was 17 at the time
Detained in Dubai
Nov 21, 20243 min read
Irish mother pleads for help as daughter & granddaughter stuck in UAE
Trish McCabe, wants the Irish government to get her daughter and granddaughter out of Abu Dhabi where theyve been trapped since March 2022 .
Detained in Dubai
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Mother of Belfast man detained in Dubai over Google review calls for help
Friends and family have rallied behind Craig Ballentine, an autism support worker from Northern Ireland who faces prosecution in Dubai
Detained in Dubai
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Georgia Navy Vet detained over prescriptions FREED
Radha Stirling confirms the case against Charles Wimberly has been dropped after the group, Detained in Dubai, lobbied for his release.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Crypto Entrepreneur Wrongfully Extradited: An Emerging Threat.
The Gulf in Justice Podcast dives into the weaponisation of law enforcement against crypto industry entrepreneurs.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Will Dubai extradite alleged Kinahan associate Sean McGovern
Ireland executed an extradition treaty with the UAE in hope of securing the prosecution of Daniel Kinahan and those close to him.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Navy veteran from Georgia faces years in Dubai prison over prescription medicine
52 year old disabled Navy Veteran and PTSD sufferer faces years in Dubai prison over prescription CBD and Ibuprofen to combat chronic pain.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Ohio brothers FREED from Dubai
Ohio brothers Joseph and Joshua arrive safely home after Dubai ordeal. Radha Stirling thanks JD Vance for his support.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Father fears ex wife in Dubai will put him on Interpol
A British father fears he could be listed on Interpol after his wife left him in Dubai under pressure from her strict father.
Detained in Dubai
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Citibank uses Interpol against Dubai customer
Citibank opened a criminal case and Interpol warrant against a long term business customer.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 26, 20242 min read
More prison sentences for Ohio brothers in Dubai
An Ohio veteran and his brother are appealing sentences that would see them behind Dubai jail bars beyond Christmas.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Ohio veteran calls for Senator help after being drugged then beaten in Dubai
A 24 year old veteran and his brother are facing charges in Dubai after being scammed and drugged at a yacht party
Detained in Dubai
Aug 11, 20242 min read
French teacher faces Dubai jail for “insulting” driver who tailgated her
45 year old teacher, Sandra de Zori, is facing a Dubai nightmare after being charged for insulting an erratic driver who was tailgating her.
Detained in Dubai
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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