Northern Irish man arrested in Dubai for posting a negative review of a dog grooming business.

Craig Ballentine, a 33-year-old from Northern Ireland, was arrested in Dubai for posting a negative online review of a former employer, a dog grooming business. Ballentine faces charges of "slander" under the UAE's strict cybercrime laws. His mother is appealing to the British Foreign Office for help, and advocacy groups advise tourists to check their police status before traveling to avoid similar issues.

November 12, 2024
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