"The lawsuit reads like a John le Carre novel full of international intrigue with allegations of torture, an enforced disappearance, involuntary servitude and a secret police force called Amn Al Dawla."
"The lawsuit claims Aref Kooheji, a former employee of a DIB subsidiary, told Usmani, 'We will take the skin off your body and throw you in jail forever.' Kooheji allegedly warned Usmani the Dubai government could jail anyone without charges or evidence."Link: Law.com - Banker Detained in Dubai Claims in Suit That He Was Tortured:
November 20, 2008
"Michael Diaz, Usmani's lawyer, who is based in Miami, confirmed via e-mail that the lawsuit has been temporarily dropped until his client is released."
Diaz claims Usmani has been held in the UAE without any credible evidence against him. "We have information that he has been tortured by them to the extent that he confessed to unknown criminal acts," Diaz said, adding "our client has had limited access to legal counsel and his family since he was detained".Link: Ex-employee of DIB, under detention in Dubai, drops torture case against bank and government officials
March 10, 2009
"Former DIB employees Omair Mooraj and Rifat Usmani, both holders of Pakistani passports, are accused of receiving a total of $1.7 million in alleged bribes to facilitate the financing of the deals, according to the bill of indictment. Zia Usmani, identified as a U.S. businessman, is also accused in the bill of defrauding the bank of $2 million."Link: Dubai Prosecutors Indict Several for Bribery, Fraud
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