Two Ohio brothers , including an Air Force veteran turned influencer, were sentenced to a month in jail in the United Arab Emirates for alcohol consumption after claiming they were drugged during a yacht party , reported the New York Post. Joseph and Joshua Lopez were reportedly on a touristic visit to the UAE in June when the incident occurred. Joseph Lopez, who is currently Mister Louisiana in the Mister USA competition, travelled to the UAE with his brother on May 25 intending to create luxurious content in Dubai.
On June 2, the brothers spent a night at nightclub Bla Bla before being approached by an Uber driver who invited them to an afterparty at a nearby hotel. They were served food and drinks they did not request and handed a massive bill after 20 minutes. “It is clear they were targeted by scammers who were wanting to rob them,” Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, wrote on the organization’s website.
Targeted by scammers: How the brothers ended up with a hefty bill After deciding to leave the hotel, the brothers were approached by another man who invited them to a yacht party. Joseph Lopez explained, “I was done spending for the night,” but the man insisted they were “American guests” and assured them they would not have to spend money. Onboard the yacht, they were served more drinks and subsequently charged $2,722.
A woman then offered them another drink, which they believe was drugged. “This girl brought me a drink, and after she brought me th.