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13.11.2022 - 22:39 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The brother of a Scots man jailed in Iraq said he 'cried tears of joy' after finding out his prison 'nightmare' had ended.
Brian Glendinning, 43, was locked up in a Baghdad jail for 70 days after being arrested in Basra International Airport on September 4. The dad-of-three, from Kincardine, Fife, was being held over a £20,000 debt to Qatar National Bank.
He was due to start work as a construction engineer, however when he attempted to pass through border control he was cuffed and taken to a holding cell.
Brian's family have campaigned tirelessly for his release over the last few months, with a third party even coming forward to pay off his unpaid loan.
Last week, the QNB issued a clearance note stamped by Qatar authorities saying they no longer wanted Brian extradited but it was not immediately communicated to the Iraqi authorities, leaving Brian trapped in prison alongside terrorists.
Brian's brother John Glendinning told the Daily Record he received a surprise phone call from his lawyer this morning to say he was being freed.
He added: "He told me that Brian would be released later today and I'm delighted to say now that he has been. I had the pleasure of breaking the news to his wife Kimberly and my parents.
"It's all we've been dreaming of over the last nine weeks. We were all so emotional. I cried tears of joy, I was just so relieved and happy.
"A huge weight has been lifted off all of our shoulders. When I seen his name and number appear on my phone after his release I couldn't quite believe it. I honestly didn't think I'd see him phoning me again."
John said they hope to have Brian home in Scotland over the next few days. He added: "There is a few things to sort out before he can fly, but hopefully he'll be back with us
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