The United Arab Emirates is inviting the world's cryptocurrency and technology entrepreneurs to build their fortunes in Dubai, but Radha Stirling warns that sweeping new financial regulations could leave some facing imprisonment, devastating fines and the loss of their businesses.

“Lee Andrews’ complaint about prison conditions echoes what we hear repeatedly. Our client Albert Douglas has just spoken publicly about being beaten, tortured and left with broken bones while imprisoned in the UAE. These are not isolated incidents.”