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Breaking news, press releases and expert analysis on legal issues, wrongful detentions, and travel risks in the UAE and surrounding regions. Our press releases are reported on television, radio and print media across the world.
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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
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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
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Assange: NGO calls for extradition treaty review
In light of the Julian Assange appeal, an Interpol and extradition focussed NGO has called on several Parliamentary Committees to...
Detained in Dubai
May 24, 20244 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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Qatar Interpol Red Notice for Bounced Cheque - REMOVED
An Australian man celebrated his freedom last week when Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert who founded the organisations...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 25, 20233 min read
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Qatar Interpol Red Notice over debt REMOVED
A British woman was overcome with tears in a phone call to Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert who founded the...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 18, 20233 min read
330 views
Praise for dedication of Jackson Lee in Tierra Allen case
Radha Stirling, CEO of organisation Detained in Dubai, praised the dedication of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Tierra Allen case...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 18, 20233 min read
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American detained in Dubai calls for Senator help
Senator Baldwin calls on US State Department to help Veteran detained in Dubai 14 August 2023, Dubai: Senator Baldwin has reached out to...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 14, 20234 min read
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Princess Latifa tortured by WOMAN
The woman police officer who tortured Latifa calls herself a “lucky and morally motivated girl”. A Dubai palace whistleblower has...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 14, 20234 min read
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MP called upon to help Brit held in Dubai jail over 'blood money'.
James Hutchinson has been told he won't be a free man until he pays thousands of pounds in compensation to the family of a cyclist he...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 14, 20234 min read
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Interpol Director referred to International Criminal Court
A criminal referral has been made to the ICC by human rights group, Due Process International. The claim, prepared by Dr Jonathan Levy,...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 2, 20234 min read
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Safeguarding International Travel: Interpol Prevention
In an era where wrongful listings on the Interpol database pose a significant threat to individuals' lives, reputation, and freedom, IPEX...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 21, 20234 min read
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The attack on Nostromo and kidnapping of Princess Latifa - Questions answered for the FIRST time
The incident involving Princess Latifa and Nostromo continues to puzzle people, but Detained in Dubai promises to make further details...
Detained in Dubai
May 30, 20232 min read
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Interpol’s impartiality must be safeguarded
Interpol plays a critical role in coordinating international efforts to combat crime, terrorism, and other transnational threats....
Detained in Dubai
Apr 11, 20235 min read
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DUBAI LAWYERS & LAW FIRMS
We maintain a list of trustworthy and not so trustworthy lawyers. The lawyer you choose can make or break your case and too many people...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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Can I transit through Dubai if I have a debt?
A common question of former UAE expats and one that should be asked before travel: Countless people over the years have been arrested...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Detained in Dubai’s 15th anniversary celebration
On the 30th of January, Detained in Dubai celebrated its 15th anniversary in London with friends, clients and members of the media and...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 10, 20236 min read
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Sportwashing: Sports as a vehicle for soft power by Radha Stirling for the Times of Israel
When Qatar insisted on hosting the World Cup, people's love of soccer again surpassed their disapproval of dictators, corruption, and...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Mother asks MP’s to push Middle Eastern allies to join Hague Convention on Child Abduction
Millions of British and European nationals live in the Middle East and many more Middle Easterners live in Britain and Europe. As...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 7, 20223 min read
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Inquest into death of British national in Dubai custody set for October 31st
Inquest into death of British national in Dubai custody set for October 31st. Albert Douglas testimony from prison. Over a decade later,...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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