U.S citizen interrogated by Saudi authorities, please help!

[oldpumpkin]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

I am in a sticky situation and did not know where to post this question.

I am U.S Citizen, from michigan, i am in Saudi Arabia right now for a business trip, for some reason , Saudi authorities thought my business and company name were not Legitimate and thought i was in the country to do illegal things. I was interrogated once and i tried not to say much, but they confiscated my passport and told me i am not allowed to leave the country until further notice. So i do not know what to do or what will happen to me. what can i do???

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

I am in a sticky situation and did not know where to post this question.

I am U.S Citizen, from michigan, i am in Saudi Arabia right now for a business trip, for some reason , Saudi authorities thought my business and company name were not Legitimate and thought i was in the country to do illegal things. I was interrogated once and i tried not to say much, but they confiscated my passport and told me i am not allowed to leave the country until further notice. So i do not know what to do or what will happen to me. what can i do???

Go to the US Embassy.

Px Hx

 

[quincy]

Contact the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
https://sa.usembassy.gov

 

[oldpumpkin]

thanks, just fear the authorities may try to stop me from going there, but ill try and go there, thanks.

 

[quincy]

thanks, just fear the authorities may try to stop me from going there, but ill try and go there, thanks.

Going to the US embassy is going to be far more helpful to you than posting on a forum.

 

[Just Blue]

thanks, just fear the authorities may try to stop me from going there, but ill try and go there, thanks.

Let us know when you get there okay.

 

[Taxing Matters]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

I am in a sticky situation and did not know where to post this question.

I am U.S Citizen, from michigan, i am in Saudi Arabia right now for a business trip, for some reason , Saudi authorities thought my business and company name were not Legitimate and thought i was in the country to do illegal things. I was interrogated once and i tried not to say much, but they confiscated my passport and told me i am not allowed to leave the country until further notice. So i do not know what to do or what will happen to me. what can i do???

When you are in a foreign country you are subject to the laws of that country and there is very little the U.S. can do for you. Saudi Arabia does not provide a whole lot in the way of legal rights to those facing criminal charges.

 

[quincy]

The website for the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has links to legal resources but the lawyers listed are not vetted by the US.

Oldpumpkin, you might want to check to see if your business knows of a good lawyer in Saudi Arabia or you can contact s US-based firm with offices in Saudi Arabia for help. It might be smart to line a lawyer up now, just in case.

 

[eerelations]

Go to the US Embassy.

Px Hx

oldpumpkin has a very exciting life

 

[quincy]

oldpumpkin has a very exciting life

Michigan is an exciting place to live.

The Saudis might have oldpumpkin confused with his tattooed brother.