European man on trial for homosexuality in Dubai after reporting robbery

A European man faces sodomy charges in the United Arab Emirates after he reported being tied up and robbed by two Pakistani guest workers that he allegedly met through a gay website

A Dubai Police Force vehicle sits outside the city's Gold Souq

9 September 2015

An unnamed European man is facing sodomy charges in Dubai after he reported being robbed by two Pakistani men that he allegedly met through a gay website.

According to a report by Emirates 24/7 the 34-year-old connected online with one of his robbers six months ago and maintained an online acquaintance with him.

Earlier this month the man, who�