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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
Craig Ballentine on X Spaces: NI man detained in Dubai over Google review to speak in live X Spaces
Northern Ireland man facing Dubai jail over online Google review is set to join Detained in Dubai CEO, Radha Stirling, on X Spaces.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 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
Belfast man arrested in UAE for Google review
Ballentine was arrested three weeks ago when he arrived in Abu Dhabi for a short vacation to visit friends.
Detained in Dubai
Nov 9, 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
Mother calls on Ireland to issue Interpol Red Notice to recover kidnapped children from Egypt
Interpol is open to abuse and weaponisation by vindictive and dangerous spouses.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Irish citizens warned: UAE extradition treaty puts them at risk - Stark warning after Tori Towey case
Two bilateral treaties on extradition and mutual legal assistance have been signed by Ireland and the UAE
Detained in Dubai
Oct 28, 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
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