An Irish man is staring down a potential two-year sentence in Dubai – all for daring to post a less-than-flattering review of a dog grooming business from his homeland. Craig Ballentine took a job at a canine salon in Dubai last year, where he loyally worked for nearly six months. But after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the 33-year-old had to take a few sick days. No biggie, right? He even sent his boss a doctor's note to explain the situation.
“When someone is offended, even if they are at fault, they can open a criminal prosecution out of spite. Craig deleted the post, apologised but still faces jail. It’s outrageous.” “We’ve seen people arrested for complaining to customer service or for leaving online reviews on hotels and rental car agencies.” The UAE’s new Cybercrime laws are a complete nightmare for foreigners.