In this thrilling memoir, he takes us for a wild ride extending from the Burj Khalifa to the badlands of Zimbabwe: befriending the likes of M.F. Husain, making enemies of the likes of Raja Bhaiya (and Michael Jackson), chasing conmen and being chased by cannibals, reuniting families and exposing scamsters. In a breezy, conversationalist style, he invites readers to share his adventures and feel some of the same thrill and satisfaction that he felt uncovering the stories over three decades, resulting in legal action against more than 250 criminals.
A call to action for justice, and an action-packed adventure, The Maz Files is an absolute must-read.
The swivel chair behind the prosecutor's desk creaked as he leaned back, fixing his gaze on me. His deep voice cut through the stifling air. 'This is your last chance, Mr Mazhar,' he said. 'Accept that what you did was wrong, and we will not press charges. You know what that means, right? You could be jailed.'
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), defamation is a criminal offence, unlike in most other countries. The prosecutor seemed to relish the moment, his hand slicing the air like an aeroplane taking off. 'And when you complete your jail term, Mr Mazhar,' he said, 'we will deport you. Your career, job, all this fame-gone.'
As the weight of his words bore down on me, he thrust a bunch of A4-sized papers in Arabic at me. Your confessional statement,' he said. 'Sign it, and we will spare you.'
Let me begin by extending my deepest thanks to my wife and the love of my life, Eram. Her steadfast support during the darkest hours, as I faced death threats, court cases and the cold steel bars of incarceration, was my sanctuary. Her sleepless nights filled with worry and whispered prayers were the armour that shielded me. Eram, you are my rock.
To Aniruddha Bahal, one of India's most distinguished investigative journalists, your encouragement was the spark that ignited this journey. You urged me to set aside my aspirations of writing fiction and embark on this uncharted path. For that, I am profoundly grateful.
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