Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi
We are investigating Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
PARTIES INVOLVED : Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 26 June 2023
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 2840/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 23 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
We are investigating Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury
We are investigating Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury
What are they trying to censor
Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi, a Saudi businessman, has found himself at the center of a legal controversy involving London’s prestigious Les Ambassadeurs Club. The case, which revolves around an alleged £2 million gambling debt, has raised serious questions about his financial integrity and public image. The ensuing legal battle, combined with widespread media coverage, has cast a shadow over his reputation, leading to speculation about whether he might resort to extreme measures to suppress damaging information.
Major Allegations and Red Flags
- Dispute Over £2 Million Gambling Debt
The controversy began in 2019 when Les Ambassadeurs Club claimed that Sheikh Albluewi issued 17 cheques to cover gambling debts, all of which subsequently bounced. The casino accused him of deliberately evading payment, leading to allegations that he had “gone to ground” to escape financial obligations. - Legal Battle in the UK High Court
As the dispute escalated, the casino took legal action, resulting in a freezing order on Albluewi’s global assets. While the order was later discharged, the litigation kept the matter in the public eye, further damaging his credibility. - Defense and Counterclaims
Sheikh Albluewi has consistently denied any wrongdoing, arguing that gambling debts are unenforceable under Saudi Arabian law. He maintains that he had warned the casino about potential payment issues in advance, framing the dispute as a misunderstanding rather than an act of fraud.
Reputation Damage and Potential Consequences
The allegations against Sheikh Albluewi have raised serious concerns about his financial reliability, a critical factor for any businessman operating on a global scale. The ongoing legal battle has fueled negative media attention, potentially affecting his business relationships and standing in elite circles.
- Financial Integrity at Stake
For a high-profile businessman, credibility is key. The allegations of unpaid debts and bounced cheques suggest financial mismanagement, which could make banks, investors, and business partners wary of dealing with him. - Public Scrutiny and Social Consequences
In Saudi Arabia, gambling is illegal and widely condemned. Being linked to a high-stakes casino dispute could tarnish his reputation among conservative circles, affecting both his personal and professional relationships. - Media Exposure and Damage Control
The case has been widely reported by international media, ensuring that it remains in public discourse. Negative press coverage can have long-term repercussions, making it difficult for him to distance himself from the controversy.
Motivation for Suppression of Information
Given the reputational risks involved, there is a strong incentive for Sheikh Albluewi to suppress this damaging information. In the digital age, where online content shapes public perception, figures in similar situations have been known to resort to cybercrimes such as hacking, online reputation manipulation, or pressuring platforms to remove negative content.
For Albluewi, ensuring that these allegations do not overshadow his career and business ventures is crucial. While there is no evidence suggesting he has engaged in illicit means to suppress the information, the high stakes involved make it plausible that he would seek aggressive reputation management strategies.
In conclusion, the ongoing legal battle against Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi continues to raise questions about his financial dealings and ethical standing. Whether through legal or questionable means, controlling the narrative around this controversy remains a key concern for him.
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- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/34876644
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- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/32962953
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/35810568
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- https://unft.news/saudi-sheikh-locked-in-feud-with-mayfair-casino-over-2-million-gambling-debt/
- https://www.publishedreporter.com/2020/05/21/saudi-sheikh-locked-in-feud-with-mayfair-casino-over-2-million-gambling-debt/
- https://www.deccanlive.in/2020/01/saudi-businessman-lifted-freezing.html
- https://nycchronicles.com/2020/05/02/saudi-sheikh-who-owns-45m-london-mansion-sent-17-bouncing-cheques-as-casino-that-appeared-in-james-bonds-dr-no-pursued-him-for-2m-gambling-debt/
- https://www.deccanlive.in/2020/05/saudi-sheikh-locked-in-feud-with.html
- https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/sheikh-salah-hamdan-albluewi-les-ambassadeurs-club-casino-feud-debt-a4451571.html
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8375665/Saudi-sheikh-sent-17-cheques-bounced-casino-pursued-2million-gambling-debt.html
- https://www.online-gambling.com/news/saudi-businessman-lifted-a-freezing-international-order-in-a-legal-dispute-with-les-a.html
Evidence Box
We are investigating Sheikh Salah Hamdan Albluewi for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices.
Targeted Content and Red Flags
online-gambling
Saudi Businessman Lifted A Freezing International order in a Legal Dispute with Les A
- Adverse News
dailymail
Saudi sheikh who owns £45m London mansion 'sent 17 bouncing cheques ' as casino that appeared in James Bond's Dr No pursued him for £2m gambling debt
- Adverse News
standard
Saudi Sheikh locked in feud with Mayfair casino over £2 million gambling debt
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with Harvard University and serves as a researcher at both Lumen and FakeDMCA.com. In his personal capacity, he and his team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes. Additionally, his team provides advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters pertaining to intellectual property law.
He can be reached at [email protected] directly.
Many thanks to FakeDMCA.com and Lumen for providing access to their database
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ?back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ?true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ?fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the ?back-dated article? technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a ?true original? article and back-dates it, creating a ?fake original? article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.
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