Hotel guest thrown in Qatari cell over critical TripAdvisor review
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A British Healthcare consultant was forced to spend the night in a Qatari police cell after posting a negative TripAdvisor review.
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Craig Barratt, 49, from York, had written on TripAdvisor that the Ritz-Carlton was "not safe for western women" following what his wife Sarah described as sexual harassment at the five-star property in July 2024.The couple believe hotel managers reported the review to Qatari authorities without their knowledge, leading to Mr Barratt being prosecuted for defamation under the Gulf state's strict cybercrime legislation."I didn't know if I was ever going to see him again," Ms Barratt, 34, said of the ordeal, which she called "the worst three days of my life".
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The pair are now seeking answers from Marriott International, the American company that owns the Ritz-Carlton brand.The incident occurred on July 30, 2024, when Ms Barratt, who suffers from anxiety, was relaxing by the hotel's outdoor pool while her husband was away on...
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