Posted on 11/21/2024 12:58:42 PM PST by RandFan
An 18-year-old Briton faces up to 20 years in a Dubai prison for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while the pair were on holiday in the emirate, a human rights campaigner has said.
Marcus Fakana, of Tottenham, north London, was on holiday with his family when he began a secretive holiday romance in September with another Londoner, who has since turned 18, according to Radha Stirling, of campaign group Detained in Dubai.
After returning home and seeing pictures and chats, the girl's mother reported the relationship to Dubai police, who then arrested Mr Fakana at his hotel, Ms Stirling said.
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) London embassy has been asked for comment.
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There are also cases where the Police have planted drugs there. Nightmare. But enjoy your vacation if the Sheikh's many attractions tempt you!
Don’t the judges there chop off your hand if you’re a thief?
This guy better be worried.
It’s a weird system you dont want to be caught up in although I thought it was getting better there are still stories like this.
The UAE isn’t as bad as Saudi is when it comes to this stuff. But they’re still pretty bad. This guy’s in big trouble unless the British Ambassador can make some kind of a deal.
Don’t be Fakana 17 year old.
Honestly, there are a lot of countries that are not worth visiting.
LMAO. Very worried indeed.
LOL...and GROAN. Well played.
They all dont give a s**t about your rights. Vote with your wallet as always and avoid. Same with Saudi ...
What’s funny is I saw the Dubai PR on the BBC the other night they already have the biggest airport in the world or something and are now building another behemoth which will be the biggest in its own right....
They’re doing well chasing the tourist dollar
He should have just married her for the night ...
Know the laws of the country you’re in. Wish illegals here in U.S. obeyed our laws. Of course they wouldn’t be here if they did.
They really "moslem" when it comes to sex,drugs and insulting the "prophet". Other than that it seems to me that they're not that bad....certainly much better than Iran.
This seems ridiculous to me.. And the whole story is bizaare..
That said..
If/ When you go to another country. You have to adhere to THEIR laws.
Yes interesting it’s becoming a hub as you described
Twice I was on my way to Africa...once I was on my way to Vietnam...and once I was on my way to Singapore. And back then they often had very good fares. I think that that was because back then they weren’t well known in the US and wanted to establish themselves here.
He ain’t a Briton.
I stopped doing my bi-annual asia trips because since the china hubs closing in 2021, all one stop transfers are in the middle east. no fkng way would I risk a 12 hour layover there...
My oldest grandson spent his junior semester in Venice and traveled all over Europe. We constantly reminded him that he had to remember at all times that he was not in the US. His brother is now studying in Madrid and the same goes for him. He tends to be a little less cautious.
I avoid all countries where they ask me if I am Jewish.
Nelson Munoz ha ha.
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