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An expat for eight years was at the Dubai International Airport. On his right hand was a carry-on luggage full of Christmas gifts for his two young kids; on his left hand, he was holding his passport. Smile was written all over his face in anticipation of enjoying a happy holiday with his family back home.
But that did not happen.
After presenting his passport for stamping, he was asked by the airport officials to go to the back of the queue. Later, he was told he cannot leave the country as his name was on the immigration blacklist. His case: Three bounced cheques.
That was the story of Isidoro, 48, a Filipino expat. He is being held at Al Gharb Police Station in Sharjah since December 2 last year.
Sharing his experience with Khaleej Times, he said:
"That incident (at the airport) was really traumatic. I was not aware of the case filed against me. Moreover, I had to endure the shame of being held at the immigration. I was handcuffed and brought to the police station."Three cases of bounced cheques were filed against Isidoro - in the amount of Dh45,000 in Dubai; Dh10,000 in Sharjah and Dh7,000 in Ajman.
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