Bounced cheques, fraud, embezzlement, breach of trust, mortgage defaults and general debt are the most most common crimes in the UAE.

Radha Stirling is a renowned expert on financial crime in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), having spent over 15 years advocating for individuals who have been unfairly targeted by the country's legal system.

As the founder of Detained in Dubai, she has provided critical legal support, crisis management, and advocacy for expatriates and business professionals who find themselves accused of financial crimes such as fraud, bounced checks, and embezzlement.

These often happen due to business disputes or government overreach. Her deep understanding of the UAE’s legal and economic framework, combined with her network of professionals from wide ranging expertises, including legal and financial experts and media connections.

This winning combination means Radha Stirling is one of the most effective voices in defending those ensnared in the region’s complex and sometimes opaque judicial system.

Stirling has helped countless individuals who have been wrongfully detained or threatened with imprisonment in the UAE.

Expatriates, entrepreneurs, and investors have sought her assistance after facing sudden travel bans, asset freezes, or criminal charges related to business dealings gone wrong.

Her work has been instrumental in securing the release of individuals like British businessman Albert Douglas, who was imprisoned over disputed debts, and Billy Barclay, who was arrested over a bank check misunderstanding.

Through media exposure and diplomatic pressure, Stirling successfully overturned wrongful convictions and secured safe passage for many individuals facing unjust prosecution.

Beyond individual cases, Stirling has played a crucial role in highlighting systemic issues within the UAE’s financial crime laws.

One part of the role of IPEX Reform is to bring attention to the misuse of Interpol Red Notices.

Ms Stirling understanding of the apparant ease with which business disputes can escalate into criminal charges and she knows exactly what response is needed.

Her advocacy has influenced government policies, legal reforms, and international awareness of the risks associated with doing business in the UAE. By working with lawmakers, media outlets, and human rights organizations.

She continues to expose corruption and protect foreign nationals from financial entrapment, ensuring that justice prevails for those caught in legal limbo.