Qatar 2022 Whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais Abducted, Family Says
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Abdullah Ibhais, a whistleblower linked to Qatar 2022, was reportedly abducted by the General Intelligence Directorate, according to a family statement. The news was shared via LinkedIn.
Abdullah Ibhais, a whistleblower connected to the Qatar 2022 World Cup, has reportedly been abducted, according to his family.
The family issued an urgent statement, saying: “Abdullah Ibhais was abducted by the General Intelligence Director...” The news was shared on LinkedIn by Stanis El.
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