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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
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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
562 views
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
271 views
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
1,132 views
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
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Ohio brothers FREED from Dubai
Ohio brothers Joseph and Joshua arrive safely home after Dubai ordeal. Radha Stirling thanks JD Vance for his support.
Detained in Dubai
Oct 1, 20242 min read
507 views
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
305 views
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
404 views
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
1,054 views
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
491 views
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
771 views
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
10,816 views
Detained in Dubai: Radha Stirling on "Wake up" with Sonia Poulton
Social media laws in the UAE and the risk of false allegations, arbitrary detention and human rights violations.
Detained in Dubai
Jul 3, 20241 min read
386 views
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
500 views
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
616 views
Rep. Sanchez called on to save life of American tortured in Dubai
The family of an American detained in Dubai is calling on Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to help.
Detained in Dubai
May 30, 20243 min read
439 views
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
448 views
Dubai Unlocked: Is Dubai really a safe haven for fugitives?
Dubai Unlocked: Is Dubai really a safe haven for fugitives? Interpol & Extradition expert, Radha Stirling, the founder of Detained in Dubai
Detained in Dubai
May 19, 20244 min read
542 views
Sanjit Pruthi trapped in UAE
Can’t work. Can’t leave. Relying on charity for food and shelter: The foreigners trapped in Dubai Sanjit Pruthi paid 80,000 Rupees (£760)...
Detained in Dubai
Apr 12, 20243 min read
572 views
Ian Mackellar advice: "Don't procrastinate, contact Radha Stirling".
Hi, I’m Ian. If you’re looking at these testimonials to help you decide whether or not to contact Detained in Dubai, my advice is to go...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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