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Australian detained in Czech re Qatar issued QNB Cheque, fighting extradition and Interpol
#Australian man detained in #Czech over #Qatar issued #QNB bounced cheque. He is now fighting #extradition and seeking to remove the...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 8, 20221 min read
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Victim outcry as 'torturer' made head of Interpol
Radha Stirling , Interpol expert and head human rights group Detained in Dubai , said the election was a 'near fatal blow to Interpol's...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20211 min read
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Interpol Red Notice Abuse: Philip Wood, QC discusses Radha Stirling - Undeterred in Dubai
Philip Wood, QC - The Times "The relentless energy of the campaigners at Detained in Dubai continues to amaze as they take on one case of...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 6, 20212 min read
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BBC Scotland interviews Radha Stirling and Kenny MacAskill MP on the arrest of Conor Howard in Corfu
Conor Howard, a young Scottish man has been detained for extradition in Greece and faces deportation to Qatar over an herb grinder found in
Detained in Dubai
Sep 18, 20201 min read
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International law firm Dechert named in another suit involving Ras Al Khaimah Ruler’s wrongdoings
Dechert sued in UK and US for human rights violations and misconduct acting for Sheikh Saud, ruler of RAK Already in court over...
Detained in Dubai
May 20, 20207 min read
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“Leave Dubai before you are jailed” - Coronavirus lockdown economic disaster risks gulf expats
Dubai expats face jail over lockdown economic crisis Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, founded in 2008 has warned foreign workers...
Detained in Dubai
May 8, 20203 min read
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Qatar human rights violations liable to be sued in UK
Joseph Sarlak, Ranald Crook and Jonathan Nash - Detained in Doha When foreigners move to Qatar, it’s usually on the basis of an...
Detained in Dubai
May 3, 20204 min read
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UAE banks increasing aggression towards debtors during Coronavirus crisis
Aggressive. UAE banks and their agents have been increasing debt victim harassment during the Coronavirus pandemic Around the world,...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 9, 20203 min read
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Prominent Emirati tycoon Khalaf Al Habtoor named defendant in US court action involving death threat
Outspoken Khalaf Al Habtoor calling for boycotts of companies against Khashoggi killing Khalaf Al Habtoor, a household name in Dubai, is...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 6, 20204 min read
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CASE OF 4 BRITONS ACCUSED OF “INSULT” HIGHLIGHTS RISKS OF FALSE ALLEGATIONS IN UAE
Dangerous. Easily abused Islamic laws make Dubai a minefield for the Western visitor The CCTV footage shows a cordial encounter as a...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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Top INTERPOL abuser Turkey to host next meeting
Interpol under spotlight for human rights violations over abusive notices The announcement that Turkey will host the 2021 Interpol...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 27, 20192 min read
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Abusive HSBC Red Notice against British national revoked by Interpol
When British citizen Robert Urwin was stopped in the Ukraine on an Interpol Red Notice, he thought it had to be a mistake. Subsequently...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 22, 20194 min read
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UAE bank’s Interpol Abuse raised at UK Parliament after Brit’s 12 month long ordeal
Emma Lewell-Buck MP raises Interpol Abuse in UK Parliament Emma Lewell-Buck MP was the first to raise at Parliament level, serious issues...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 9, 20193 min read
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HSBC jailing Brits abroad again! Brit’s year-long nightmare in Ukraine after HSBC Interpol Notice fo
Robert Urwin, seen here with his grandson 67 year old Tyneside resident Robert Urwin has been held in the Ukraine after HSBC in the UAE...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 8, 20194 min read
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Spanish High Court dismisses Qatar extradition request for Irishman - Qatar’s Interpol aggression
Regular Interpol Abuser Qatar, funds Interpol project An Irishman’s nightmare began when he was arrested in Spain after Qatar had issued...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 20, 20194 min read
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Detained in Dubai CEO Radha Stirling to address OffshoreAlert Conference 2019
Today the Who’s Who of finance, investment, corporate law, intelligence and economics will descend upon Miami for the OffshoreAlert...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 28, 20192 min read
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Now Hakeem is free, legal action against Interpol is a must
We congratulate Hakeem Alaraibi upon his release from Thai custody, and the rejection of Bahrain’s request for extradition; and we salute...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 11, 20193 min read
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Australia & FIFA must pressure Interpol, Thailand & Bahrain to secure pro footballer's f
Detention of Bahraini/Australian resident and pro footballer in Thailand highlights Gulf state Interpol abuse and international...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 23, 20185 min read
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Detention of Bahraini refugee in Thailand highlights Gulf state Interpol abuse
Detained in Dubai CEO Radha Stirling released the following statement on the detention and potential extradition of Bahraini national...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 29, 20183 min read
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Brit alleged missing after Dubai rules extradition to India in apparent reciprocation for India’s ro
Indian media has reported a Dubai court has ruled to extradite British national Christian Michel to India over charges of bribery and...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 19, 20183 min read
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