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Columbus man freed from Dubai prison

The attorney for a Columbus man imprisoned in Dubai for more than four years on fraud charges says his client is now free on bond and is receiving medical attention. Eric Akers says Zack Shahin's family remains concerned for his well-being. Shahin's family has said Dubai authorities have mistreated him. Akers says Shahin lost 50 pounds in prison and has heart problems. Shahin was CEO of Deyaar Development Company, which began as a subsidiary of the Dubai Islamic Bank. He was accused of defrauding the bank out of 501 million dollars

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.