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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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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
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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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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
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How to prevent an Interpol Red Notice
Preventing an Interpol Red Notice, by Expert Radha Stirling A brief Q&A by veteran Interpol and Extradition expert, Radha Stirling,...
Detained in Dubai
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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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
244 views

UK bid for Secretary General of Interpol
Will the appointment of a British Secretary General promote human rights within the organisation? Interpol’s controversial appointment of...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Ian Mackellar 'relieved after release from Dubai'
Family excited for Ian Mackellar's return to Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Ian Mackellar and his family have been dreading a gruelling drawn...
Detained in Dubai
Feb 8, 20244 min read
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Scottish grandfather’s Christmas visit to Dubai ends in nightmare
A 75 year old Aberdeenshire grandfather has been accused of trespass after complaining of Dubai neighbour’s party noise while looking...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 23, 20243 min read
1,677 views

Interpol Red Notice- Risk Assessment 2024
The appointment of the UAE's General Al Raisi as Director of Interpol has sparked concerns amongst the expat community in Middle Eastern...
Detained in Dubai
Jan 4, 20242 min read
376 views

Calls for boycott over Cornell Whitfield detention in Dubai
Calls for Dubai boycott over Miami bodyguard’s detention in Dubai TreySongz’ bodyguard, Cornell Whitfield from Miami, was sentenced to...
Detained in Dubai
Dec 28, 20233 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
434 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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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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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
244 views

Apprentice star Selina's Dubai hell
Apprentice star and entrepreneur Selina is facing a hefty jail sentence if she doesn’t pay out £27,750 GBP in a bounced cheque case -...
Detained in Dubai
Aug 1, 20237 min read
593 views

UAE-Turkey Bilateral Agreements Raise Concerns Over Human Rights
The UAE and Turkey have recently entered into multiple bilateral agreements, ranging from extradition and energy cooperation to space and...
Detained in Dubai
Jul 22, 20234 min read
215 views

UK media’s unethical promotion of Dubai property market
“At this point, UK citizens who lose their money in the Dubai property market could not be blamed for holding British media outlets...
Detained in Dubai
May 11, 20234 min read
269 views
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