Former Heavyweight Boxer David Haye was arrested at Dubai airport and held in police custody over a £341,000 bounced check according to the Daily Mail.
Former two-weight world champion Haye, 34, was stopped by officials on his arrival at Dubai International Airport and accused of fraud by writing a cheque as payment for a new property which bounced.
The boxer also handed over his passport to authorities, and has been unable to leave the United Arab Emirates – forcing him to miss a mixed martial arts event in Birmingham at the weekend.
The 34-year-old has been stuck in the Middle East for two weeks after having his passport seized by officers.
“The cheque was presented to the bank four days before I landed. It was not due to be presented until final completion of my property, which is due in a few weeks.
“This was an administrative error which is being rectified. I explained to the police and presented documents as proof. But I totally understand these mistakes can happen.”