Overview
- Desue has been held in pretrial detention in Dubai since September over reports of a liquid narcotic, described by outlets as liquid ecstasy.
- Close associate Lion Salijevic says they speak regularly via videocall and describes Desue as fairly treated and in good health.
- Current reporting relies on statements from the friend and tabloid outlets, with no public confirmation from UAE authorities.
- Coverage notes that UAE narcotics offenses can carry severe penalties, including a minimum four-year prison term.
- Bild-cited accounts say he was arrested at his Dubai villa and that model Juliana S. was taken into custody at the same time.