Dubai – A Safe Heaven For Criminals Wordwide. An ICIJ investigation depicts Dubai as an attractive destination for some of the world's most notorious criminals, including international drug cartel leaders like Edin “Tito” Gacanin. Gacanin, a Bosnian native, and Dutch passport holder, has been linked to large-scale narcotics trafficking across Europe, orchestrating the movement of…
The Runaway Princesses. In a shocking exposé by New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake, the celebrated modernizer and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, faces scrutiny for alleged mistreatment within his own family.
Despite championing gender equality and vowing to eliminate obstacles faced by women, revelations from former employees shed light on…
Survivor's Story Exposes Human Trafficking in Dubai. Emma's journey to Dubai began in January 2021, enticed by promises of well-paid work. However, upon arrival, she found herself in a nightmarish situation. Stripped of her passport and subjected to manipulation, she was coerced into sex work by traffickers who demanded exorbitant sums for her freedom.
Despite…
Against All Odds: One Nigerian Woman Escapes from Dubai’s Dark Underworld.
*Elisabeth, age 31, traveled to Dubai in 2018 and returned after three months in September the same year. The journey was arranged by a sponsor and facilitated through a friend from Benin. Initially she was told it was a housekeeping job with a…
Two Filipinas rescued from traffickers after the women learned about a job opportunity in Dubai solely through "recruiters" they had met on Facebook, a revelation that underscores the dangers of online platforms.
Their hopes of boarding a flight to Dubai were shattered when immigration officials detected counterfeit stamps on their passports. The Philippine government…