Northern Ireland Man Detained in Dubai Over Negative Online Review

Craig Ballentine faces potential imprisonment due to UAE's strict cybercrime laws prohibiting online criticism.

Craig Ballentine, a 33-year-old from Cookstown, was arrested in Dubai after posting a negative review of a dog grooming business.
Ballentine's arrest highlights the UAE's cybercrime laws, which criminalize online criticism and have ensnared foreigners in legal troubles.
Campaign group Detained in Dubai has called for diplomatic intervention, citing the improbability of the case being dropped under local laws.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has been urged to intervene diplomatically to secure Ballentine's release.
Ballentine's family, initially fearing for his safety, is receiving support and advice from O’Neill’s office as they navigate the legal situation.