US Army Vet Detained in Dubai for 5 Years Faces $100K Debt, Employer Alleges

A US Army veteran, Robert Dobbs, has been detained in Dubai for over five years due to a financial dispute with his former employer. Dobbs, who served eight years in the US Army, is unable to leave the UAE or secure a new work visa. He has been living in fear of local authorities and has relied on odd jobs to sustain himself. Dobbs' case revolves around a disagreement over money with a private school where he worked, which led to a legal case that he claims was retaliatory and unfounded. Despite his efforts to appeal, the case remains closed. Dobbs' situation is growing increasingly dire, and he is seeking assistance from US authorities to resolve the miscarriage of justice and return home to his family in Wisconsin.