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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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Detained in Dubai
Jan 85 min read
UAE Golden Visa holder seized by special forces in Dubai
United Cement Group (UCG) owner, Ulugbek Shadmanov fights extradition from Dubai
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Marcus Fakana JAILED
Marcus Fakana begins 1-year prison sentence in Dubai. Hoping for a pardon from @HHShkMohd
& assistance from #UKFCDO @DavidLammy
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Breaking: Irishman charged in Dubai over emojis is FREE
Stuart Quiney faced a harsh sentence in Dubai over allegations he sent “threatening” emojis is currently in flight from Dubai to Dublin.
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 18, 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.
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Detained in Dubai
Dec 5, 20243 min read
18 year old facing Dubai jail over holiday romance stunned at lack of help from David Lammy MP
Detained in Dubai suggests that travel warnings are issued to travellers en route to Dubai at the point of ticket purchase
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 27, 20245 min read
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds
Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds needed for rare Addison's disease.
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Irish mother pleads for help as daughter & granddaughter stuck in UAE
Trish McCabe, wants the Irish government to get her daughter and granddaughter out of Abu Dhabi where theyve been trapped since March 2022 .
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Craig Ballentine on X Spaces: NI man detained in Dubai over Google review to speak in live X Spaces
Northern Ireland man facing Dubai jail over online Google review is set to join Detained in Dubai CEO, Radha Stirling, on X Spaces.
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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
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Detained in Dubai
Nov 9, 20243 min read
Belfast man arrested in UAE for Google review
Ballentine was arrested three weeks ago when he arrived in Abu Dhabi for a short vacation to visit friends.
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Mother calls on Ireland to issue Interpol Red Notice to recover kidnapped children from Egypt
Interpol is open to abuse and weaponisation by vindictive and dangerous spouses.
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 17, 20242 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.
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Detained in Dubai
Oct 14, 20243 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.
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Detained in Dubai
Sep 23, 20242 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.
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 26, 20242 min read
Citibank uses Interpol against Dubai customer
Citibank opened a criminal case and Interpol warrant against a long term business customer.
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 22, 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.
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 11, 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
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 10, 20243 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.
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Detained in Dubai
Aug 4, 20242 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
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