Vacation in Dubai ends in drama: 24-year-old arrested!

Vacation in Dubai ends in drama: 24-year-old arrested!
Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate - A 24-year-old man from Metz, Ohan Villeneuve, has been in Dubai for over a month and cannot leave the country. Villeneuve, who had started a two -week vacation with his mother, sister and stepfather, is the focus of an incident that turned out to be a nightmare. The story was made public by his stepfather, the sports journalist Denis Balbir after the incident had extensive consequences.
The difficulties for Villeneuve began on April 19, when he was visiting a public toilet due to stomach problems. The men's toilet was defective so that he entered the women's toilet. As he tries to pull up his pants, his cell phone fell to the ground, which an adjacent woman alarmed. This suspected to be filmed and called for help. First of all, security guards, who were informed by the family, showed understanding of the predicament, but recorded Villeneuve's passport and recorded his data.
legal disputes and arrest
Two days later when Villeneuve and his family were ready to take their return trip, he was arrested at the airport. The accusation: voyeurism after the woman in question had filed a complaint. During his two days in police custody, the contents of his cell phone were examined, but no suspect was found. A medical certificate that confirmed his stomach problems led to the woman withdrawing her ad and Villeneuve was finally released.
Despite his release, Villeneuve is still in a predicament. He shouldn't leave Dubai because the prosecutor imposed a travel limitation against him. The 24-year-old has to report to the police every day and is forced to stay in a hotel, while his family spent over 20,000 euros for canceled flights, accommodation and attorney costs. This sum includes the costs that have been incurred since the incident that has transformed his vacation -related journey into a trauma, reported the Saarbrücker Zeitung .
political intervention and consular aid
To improve the situation of her son, the family has already made contact with the French government. Especially the Libération reports that the office of French President Elysée was involved in the case to check opportunities for support. The French consulate in Dubai is actively involved to ensure that Villeneuve receives the necessary consular protection during this critical period.
The family remains optimistic that the situation will soon improve, but the constant uncertainty and pressure due to the ongoing legal processes are a great burden for everyone involved. While Villeneuve is waiting for a clarification, his fate remains in the hands of the Dubaiotic authorities.
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