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Family of crypto entrepreneur detained in Dubai pray for imminent return after exonerating evidence
Family of LA resident and crypto tech entrepreneur detained in Dubai prays he comes home imminently after court appointed forensic expert sa
Detained in Dubai
Jun 8, 20242 min read
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California tech guy tortured into sending crypto to Dubai cops with threats to rape his wife.
American cryptocurrency entrepreneur was tortured into emptying his crypto wallet amidst brutal beatings by Dubai’s Police
Detained in Dubai
May 20, 20244 min read
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Dubai property market a minefield of laundering, scams, and sanctions evasion
The Dubai real estate market has long been a popular destination for foreign investors, with its attractive tax and investment...
Detained in Dubai
May 9, 20235 min read
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UAE provides a risky haven for Russian money
As the first private jets from Moscow were landing in the UAE, Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International,...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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DOJ persecutes crypto entrepreneurs for cash & currency domination
Christopher Emms was indicted in the US on allegations he had violated American sanctions (IEEPA) when attending a conference in North...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 29, 20222 min read
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Crypto pioneer Chris Emms released from Saudi Arabia
After 8 months in Saudi Arabia, Christopher Emms has finally won his extradition battle. British national Chris Emms has been released...
Detained in Dubai
Sep 30, 20223 min read
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CRISPIN BLUNT CONDEMNS FOREIGN OFFICE INACTION OVER CONSTITUENT DETAINED IN SAUDI ARABIA
Crispin Blunt today condemned the lack of British intervention over a constituent, Mr Christopher Emms, detained in the Kingdom of Saudi...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 22, 20223 min read
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60 Minutes | British Cryptocurrency expert wanted by FBI after trip to North Korea
60 Minutes investigates how British citizen Christopher Emms has become one of the FBI's "Most Wanted" after attending a crypto...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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Crypto Insider Stuck in Saudi Arabia Over North Korean Conference
Christopher Emms travelled to North Korea alongside Virgil Griffith for a blockchain conference in 2019, drawing ire of the US Original...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 1, 20224 min read
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Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? The Gulf in Justice Podcast asks Brits detained abroad
Is Liz Truss fit to be Prime Minister? GULF IN JUSTICE PODCAST asks Brits detained abroad Gulf prisoners & human rights victims say “Liz...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 28, 20224 min read
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MP accuses Foreign Office of 'washing hands' of Brit detained in Saudi
Crispin Blunt expresses concern over lack of FCDO government intervention in overseas rights abuses against Brits. 30 year old Chris Emms...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 27, 20224 min read
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Brit sought for North Korea sanctions breach says US law doesn’t apply to him
Christopher Emms says he’s only willing to face charges in UK for his role in 2019 crypto conference in Pyongyang A British national...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 20, 20224 min read
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Colonising the Cryptosphere
by Radha Stirling It is entirely possible that the heyday of cryptocurrencies is already over. The era of brilliant young visionaries...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 17, 20226 min read
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Chris Emms interview on USA extraterritorial application of domestic law
Chris Emms interview on USA extraterritorial application of domestic law in the persecution of crypto professionals. The US doesn’t want...
Detained in Dubai
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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Wow! US expands GLOBAL jurisdiction (for itself only) - FBI hunts innocent Brit after Assange abuse
The US is feeling emboldened after persecution and near extradition of Julian Assange. Now, they're hunting a British citizen who...
Detained in Dubai
May 27, 20222 min read
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Extradition of British crypto expert to USA would challenge UK sovereignty
A British crypto expert faces extradition from Saudi to the US but lawyers and academics claim this would be a violation of international...
Detained in Dubai
May 10, 20222 min read
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US seeks extradition of British national re cryptocurrency conference: The case of Christopher Emms
The US has issued an Interpol Red Notice against Chris Emms for allegedly violating US sanctions against North Korea (DPRK). Emms is...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 26, 20229 min read
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Cryptocurrency Entrepreneurs Face Unfair Persecution, Prosecution, State Harassment & Interpol Abuse
Due Process International vows to end the ruthless persecution of crypto professionals who are forced to enter guilty pleas after...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 5, 20223 min read
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