The two suspects in the attempted rape of a Filipino man in Dubai has been sentenced to one year in prison and immediate deportation after serving their jail time.
The Dubai Criminal Court heard the case of the Filipino man who escaped two men who attempted to rape him in Al Qusais, Dubai, reported The National.
The 41-year-old Filipino man said he was befriended by a 19-year-old Arab student who promised to help him secure a job if he would come with him to his apartment in Al Qusais.
On May 14, the student said he was able to arrange a job interview for the Pinoy and that the arab would accompany him. However, he first needs to go home to change clothes as he was only wearing shorts, causing the Pinoy to come with him to the Arab’s apartment.
While waiting in the student’s living room, the Pinoy was surprised that the arab came out of his bedroom half-naked. He then forced the Pinoy to remove his clothes.
While the commotion was happening, the student’s roommate arrived and the two connived to subdue the Filipino. Eventually, the roommate stepped out only to return with knife.
The Filipino managed to escape by jumping off the balcony, but sustained fractures in his legs, arms, and back.
The building’s Indian watchman saw the Filipino man and immediately called an ambulance and the Police.
Before the court, the suspects were charged with attempted rape and were sentenced to one year in prison to be followed by immediate deportation.
Aside from these, the suspects were also asked to pay Dh21,000 to the victim as compensation.
