Craig Ballentine is facing up to two years in jail because of cybercrime laws
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has been urged to intervene after a Co Tyrone man was arrested in the UAE over an online review he posted.
Campaign group Detained in Dubai said Mr Ballentine is facing prison because of the UAE’s cybercrime laws.Read more: NI man facing 2 years in Dubai jail over Google reviewMs Stirling said the situation arose after Mr Ballentine worked as a dog groomer in Dubai for around six months. “Craig has been advised by local lawyers there is almost zero chance of the case against him being dropped,” Ms Stirling said.
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