Rad Zemah Sinyaj Mohammed (f), Indian national (United Arab Emirates)
Wasini bint Sarjan (f), Indonesian national (United Arab Emirates)

Crime: Sex out of Wedlock or “Adultery”

In 2004, Rad Zemah Sinyaj Mohammed and Wasini bint Sarjan were working as domestic helpers in Ras Al Khaima, U.A.E.

According to reports in a local Ras al-Khaimah paper, police arrested them after their sponsors (either their employers or employment agency) reported that they were pregnant. After pregnancy tests confirmed the allegation, they were referred to the emirate’s Shari’a court.

As neither woman is believed to be married, they were charged with the crime of sex outside of wedlock. Rad Zemah Sinyaj Mohammed was sentenced to 150 lashes and deportation back to India. Wasini bint Sarjan was sentenced to one year jail time, 100 lashes and deportation back to Indonesia.

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