Case Studies

Sentenced to 12 months prison in Dubai for buying a joke gift ‘herb grinder’ in Australia. Conor Howard’s several month ordeal could have been prevented with a simple police & Interpol check.

Cornell Whitfield, a Miami bodyguard, was jailed in Dubai for protecting Trey Songz from an aggressive fan. Now, his family is appealing for help as his legal battle continues.

Brian Glendinning, a Scottish engineer, was jailed in Iraq over a Qatar debt. After two months, he was freed and returned to Scotland, vowing never to return.

Albert Douglas, a British businessman, was jailed in Dubai for his son’s business debts. Now facing a three-year sentence, his family is fighting for his release amidst claims of torture and wrongful imprisonment.

Laleh Shahravesh was arrested in Dubai over a Facebook post made years earlier in the UK. Facing up to two years in prison, she was released after paying a fine, reuniting with her daughter.