Overview

• O’Brien, 23, was convicted on July 25 after pleading not guilty to intent to supply following an October arrest in which police reportedly found 50g of cocaine.
• She was fined about £100,000 and is being held at Dubai’s Al-Awir Central Prison, where her mother describes overcrowded and unsafe conditions.
• GoFundMe confirmed it took down the family’s appeal for violating Term 9 on prohibited conduct, prompting O’Brien’s mother to share bank details for direct donations.
• Her family and reporting indicate an appeal is expected soon, with the UK’s Foreign Office said to be in contact with UAE authorities.
• A TikToker with the same name publicly clarified she is not the woman imprisoned, underscoring confusion spreading on social media.