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Living as an Interpol "Fugitive"
The UAE has issued Interpol red notices against individuals who are parties to civil disputes, have had business disagreements or...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 10, 20163 min read
No laughing matter - Ignorance is no defence for travellers who fall foul of local customs and laws
What may be seen as a merry prank in one country may cause grievous offence in another. For example, in 2009 when a British holidaymaker...
Detained in Dubai
Nov 10, 20169 min read
In Depth: Cryptic Cybercrime Laws of the Emirates - Do not assume compliance… Threats? Lustful Tex
Introduction Federal Decree-Law no. (5) of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes has been in force since 2015. Buried amongst the provisions for...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 28, 201610 min read
Today the Court Orders British Expat´s Deportation - Another Victim of Cybercrime (Charity) Laws.
Breaking News: Today the Court Orders British Expat´s Deportation - Another Victim of Cybercrime (Charity) Laws. British resident who...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 24, 20163 min read
Risky Business for Indians in the UAE
With an estimated 2 million migrants, Indians form easily the largest expat population in the UAE. They are an integral part of the...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 23, 20163 min read
ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்டுக்களில் இந்தியர்களுக்கு ஆபத்தான தொழில் ஆசிரியர்கள்: ஷாஹித் போல்சென் மற்றும் ரா
ஐக்கிய அரபு எமிரேட்டுக்களில் இந்தியாவில் இருந்து குடியேறியவர்களின் எண்ணிக்கை 2 மில்லியன்களுக்கும் மேலேயே உள்ளதால் அவர்கள் மிக பெரிய...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 23, 20162 min read
New bankruptcy laws will not safeguard people from legal actions
Despite promotions and marketing from companies and operatives with vested interests, bankruptcy laws will not offer the safety or...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 23, 20161 min read
UAE Interpol Abuse Increased, Not Ceased - Emirates Expanding Use of Interpol as Retaliatory Tactic
The UAE government is continuing to misuse Interpol as an instrument for debt collection, despite recent reports that they had ceased to...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 23, 20163 min read
Detained in Dubai, Summer 2016 Updates: Interpol, Extradition, Financial Crime, Cybercrime, Membersh
The drop in oil prices has negatively affected the economy of the United Arab Emirates significantly. Companies are freezing salaries,...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 12, 20163 min read
UAE Extradition Requests in Italy & Interpol Red Notice Abuse
We recently provided expert testimony for the defence in a UAE initiated extradition request to Italy. In this case, a civil dispute...
Detained in Dubai
Oct 12, 20162 min read
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