Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was detained by Dubai police over a defamation complaint filed by his former manager Salman Ahmed but has since been released on bail. While Geo News reported his detention and interrogation, Rahat released a video statement denying the arrest and urging fans to ignore the rumors. The singer was in Dubai for a musical collaboration and dismissed the defamation claims as baseless. Defamation via social media is a serious offence in Dubai, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Both Rahat and Ahmed have filed cases against each other following their dispute.