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Father trapped in Qatar for a decade over his late father's company debts
Gaurav's family is requesting the Indian government to engage with their Qatari counterparts to bring a resolution to this nightmare.

Detained in Dubai
1 day ago2 min read


The UAE ignores the UN. Now it wants to run it?!
Over almost twenty years, we have helped almost thirty thousand victims of the UAE's draconian and chaotic system. The English Courts have refused to extradite to the Emirates based on the 'real risk of human rights abuses'. We’ve seen deaths in custody due to police brutality, rape victims jailed for “sex outside marriage”, domestic violence victims jailed for attempted suicide, frightened drone strike victims jailed for sending photos of their own apartment to loved ones.

Detained in Dubai
Oct 235 min read


Radha Stirling deletes another UAE INTERPOL Red Notice: Warns Business Disputes Can Escalate
Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International, has secured the deletion of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by the UAE following a business dispute.

Detained in Dubai
Oct 203 min read


Dubai's Crypto Trap: New Laws Could Leave Tech Entrepreneurs Facing Financial Ruin & Jail
The United Arab Emirates is inviting the world's cryptocurrency and technology entrepreneurs to build their fortunes in Dubai, but Radha Stirling warns that sweeping new financial regulations could leave some facing imprisonment, devastating fines and the loss of their businesses.

Detained in Dubai
Oct 195 min read


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


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


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


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


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


Prosecutor Starmer targets citizens & Elon Musk's X
Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai and Due Process International is alarmed at Starmer’s "far right thug" rhetoric

Detained in Dubai
Aug 4, 20242 min read


Irish domestic violence victim detained in Dubai on charges of attempted suicide
Tori Towey moved to Dubai to work with Emirates Airlines but things turned ugly when her new partner began a campaign of abuse.

Detained in Dubai
Jul 9, 20245 min read


Mr USA contender detained in Dubai
next possible Mr USA is an air force veteran and B-52 mechanic and Honor Guardsman but he may not be able to compete for the title

Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20243 min read


UN asked to intervene in Dubai human rights abuses against American tech entrepreneur
The United Nations has been presented with evidence that US citizen, Edel Hsieh, has been arbitrarily detained in Dubai prison.

Detained in Dubai
Jun 20, 20243 min read


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


Wife fights for American husband detained in Dubai over false allegations
Young wife distraught over husband’s three month long detention and torture in Dubai.

Detained in Dubai
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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