Entrepreneur and former Apprentice star, Selina Waterman-Smith, has spoken out about her ongoing “living hell” in Dubai over a disputed ‘bounced cheque’ that could result in her being handed a hefty jail sentence. The 39-year-old businesswoman claims she is the victim of harassment and extortion by a former business associate, and despite her denial of writing any cheque, she has been warned by authorities that she must pay £27,750 or face imprisonment.
The nightmarish ordeal began nearly five years ago when a former business associate, who initially posed as a wealthy investor and showed interest in Selina’s growing restaurant business in 2018, demanded a salary, an allowance to rent office space, and regular dividends despite not investing the agreed capital. When their business arrangement fell apart, the man allegedly resorted to threats and aggressive behaviour, leaving Selina in a constant state of fear and stress.
