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An Indian businessman in the UAE has helped nearly 3,700 prisoners trapped in a legal in the United Arab Emirates. The ex-prisoners are from nations including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Pakistan. They had all served their but remained in UAE jails because they the money to pay off the debts that led to their , and could not afford the air ticket home. Firoz G. Merchant, 54, owner of the Pure Gold jewellery company, has spent about 3.7 million dirham ($1,000,000) to secure the prisoners' . He plans to help another 1,000 later this year. Mr Merchant said he only helps people who were sentenced over debts.

Philanthropist Mr Merchant said he was inspired to helping release prisoners following the UAE's economic in 2010. Thousands of construction workers were off and were left with debt from education , credit cards and unpaid housing rent. He recalled: "There were a lot of people behind , especially labourers….It opened my eyes that this is my ." He added that it was important for him to ensure the men returned home in for Ramadan, which starts in the UAE this year on July 10th. He told reporters: "Ramadan is the month for , so I want to put greater effort into getting these prisoners back to their own countries...and with their families.

 
 

 

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