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Scots dad jailed for months in Iraq over Qatar bank debt released from prison
13.11.2022 - 22:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Scots dad who was jailed in Iraq has been released from prison, with his family hopeful that they will be reunited within days.
Brian Glendinning, 43, spent over two months in a Baghdad prison after he was detained in Basra International Airport on September 4. The construction engineer was held over an Interpol Red Notice issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB) after he failed to pay back a £20,000 loan he had taken out with the bank in 2016.
Brain, from Kincardine, Fife, issued a desperate plea to Rishi Sunak just days ago as he worried for his life.
Last week, the QNB issued a clearance note stamped by Qatar authorities saying they no longer wanted the father-of-three extradited but it was not immediately communicated to the Iraqi authorities, leaving Brian trapped in prison alongside terrorists.
IPEX Reform founder Radha Stirling confirmed this evening that Brain had been released from prison on Sunday morning and was currently in a secure hotel after being collected by embassy staff. His relieved family are now organising flights to bring him home and hope he could be back in Scotland within days.
However, Qatar has yet to confirm they have removed the Interpol Red Notice so there is still risk that Brain could be re-arrested during the journey home. Radha said: "I am thrilled to announce that British construction engineer Brian Glendinning has been released from Baghdad jail today.
“Brian’s lawyer Tahseen Alchaabawi gave us the good news this morning. It was an emotional moment for his family and I couldn’t be happier for the Glendinnings.
“Brian has been collected by embassy staff and taken to a secure hotel where he will stay tonight. His family are arranging flights and hope he could be home as soon as tomorrow
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