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Shahin may remain in custody until end of probe

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DETENTION EXTENDED: Dubai's attorney general has said Shahin (pictured) could remain in custody until the end of the investigation. (ITP Images)

The detention of former Deyaar chief executive Zack Shahin could be extended until the prosecution has completed its investigation, Dubai’s attorney general has said.

“We will take the necessary time to get our hands on all possible evidence and necessary internal and external audit reports,” Issam Eissa Al Humaidan was quoted as saying by UAE daily Khaleej Times.

“We may seize assets, extend detention or even release the suspects during the investigation. No case can be referred to the court before completion of investigation, including gathering of evidence and interrogation of witnesses.”

The detention of Shahin, who is under investigation for alleged financial irregularities, was extended for the sixth time by another 30 days on Sunday, the newspaper reported on Thursday.

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Detention Without Trial
Posted by Mohamed Al Khatib, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday 19 October 2008 at 16:11 UAE time

It is neither fair nor right that people should be detained for extended periods of time without charges being laid or seeing the evidence against them. If he is guilty, by all means lock him up, but if there is no evidence he should be freed today, until such evidence is available. If necessary, take away his passport, but incarceration without trial is not what we need in Dubai.

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