DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) ? A Dubai court has convicted an American businessman for fraud and sentenced him to 15 years' imprisonment after a nearly five-year legal battle that included a hunger strike and a failed attempt to flee.
The case against Lebanese-born Zack Shahin also brought diplomatic tensions between the United Arab Emirates and the Unites States, which backed Shahin's demand for a trial after years in detention.
Washington did not immediately comment on Monday's sentencing, which also includes fines totaling more than $7.8 million for Shahin and three others.
The Dubai criminal court found Shahin guilty of taking nearly $5.5 million in bribes as head of Dubai-based Deyaar Development. He denied wrongdoing.
Shahin staged a hunger strike before being granted bail in July 2012. He escaped to Yemen, but was returned to Dubai.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/us-businessman-gets-15-years-dubai-fraud-case-101723142.html
Chase.com Talk Like a Pirate Day raiders Demi Lovato iOS 6 Features big brother Shakira
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.