Submission + - Online campaign to free IT geek jailed in Dubai (freediz.com)
Kieran writes: "Cat Le-Huy (aka Diz), the head IT geek for media company Endemol, is among many being held without charge in Dubai after being accused of "drug smuggling", which in Dubai can mean a 4-year minimum sentence if your urine tests positive for codeine or other prescription medication!
Originally it was his melatonin (available over-the-counter in Dubai) that raised suspicion, they've also tested his urine and some crumb-sized dirt (which they allege is hashish) found in his bag. Most worringly of all is the fear that he may have been forced to sign a document written in arabic (which he cannot read), possibly a confession.
An online campaign has been launched with the intent of freeing not only Cat but also others who have been held for months without charge, and warning potential tourists and business travelers like Cat that Dubai is NOT the safe destination it may appear.
There's also a Facebook group with more up-to-date news and an online petition which has collected over 3000 signatures so far. Please help us spread the word!"
Originally it was his melatonin (available over-the-counter in Dubai) that raised suspicion, they've also tested his urine and some crumb-sized dirt (which they allege is hashish) found in his bag. Most worringly of all is the fear that he may have been forced to sign a document written in arabic (which he cannot read), possibly a confession.
An online campaign has been launched with the intent of freeing not only Cat but also others who have been held for months without charge, and warning potential tourists and business travelers like Cat that Dubai is NOT the safe destination it may appear.
There's also a Facebook group with more up-to-date news and an online petition which has collected over 3000 signatures so far. Please help us spread the word!"
