‘I was beaten and tortured’: how a British father and son made a fortune in Dubai then became wanted men

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/british-father-son-dubai-fortune-wanted-men-prison-beaten-tortured

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‘I was beaten and tortured’: how a British father and son made a fortune in Dubai then became wanted men

As the Middle East is drawn into war, expats and influencers are under pressure to only share the positive side of the UAE. In reality many are at risk of being put behind bars, and often find the UK government has little interest in helping them get out

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@Nigel_Purchase You don't go to the UAE, Russia, or China for tourism or to do business. The UAE is a third world country with a thin sheen of Vegas high life smeared over the top. It just isn't worth the risk. I'm sorry they had to find out like this, but seriously, do your research, no one thinks it will happen to them. If it seems to good to be true...