Briton, 18, Released From Dubai Jail After Receiving Royal Pardon

British teen jailed for physical relations with girl in Dubai released after royal pardon

Marcus Fakana was among 985 inmates freed by Dubai Ruler ahead of Eid Al Adha

British teenager jailed in Dubai over 'holiday romance' finally FREE after seven months in notorious prison

An 18-year-old has been freed after spending seven months in a Dubai prison. Marcus Fakana from Tottenham in North London, was sentenced to a year in prison after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl while they were on holiday.Fakana has since been released after receiving a royal pardon from Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, campaign group Detained said.The chief executive of the group, Radha Stirling, said Fakana "is …

Briton_ 18_ released from Dubai jail after receiving royal pardon

An 18-year-old man sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has been released and is safely in the UK, a campaign group has said. Marcus Fakana, of Tottenham, north London, received a royal

British teen Marcus Fakana released from Dubai jail after royal pardon during Eid Al Adha

Fakana, who was arrested during his vacation in December 2024 over relationship with underage girl, was among the 985 prisoners released before the Islamic festival celebrations

Tottenham teen returns home after being jailed in Dubai for having sex with girl

A teenager from Tottenham who had been jailed in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old girl has returned home to London.

British teenager released from Dubai jail after royal pardon

Marcus Fakana, from north London, was arrested in Dubai last year - but campaigners say his case has continued to raise concerns about the "criminalisation" of tourists and "disproportionate sentencing".