A British tourist, 18, who set out for an exciting vacation is now facing a nightmare with a potential 20-year jail sentence in Dubai due to a vacation romance with a 17-year-old girl.
According to the Independent UK, Marcus Fakana, 18, was on vacation with his parents when he met a girl, 17, who was also staying at the same hotel. The news site reports that the teenagers engaged in and even made plans to continue their budding romance upon their return to London.

However, the situation took a dramatic turn when the girl’s mother discovered their text messages on her phone and immediately reported him to the police. Mr. Fakana, from Tottenham, North London, asserts that he was unaware the girl was younger than him when they met. The news site notes that their relationship would be entirely legal in the UK and although Dubai has recently legalized sex outside of marriage for tourists, the region still adheres to a strict Islamic legal framework.

Follow us on our socials @empfricfmradio for more updates.