Social media influencer Abdu Rozik detained at airport: Here’s why!

DUBAI: Tajik singer and social media influencer Abdu Rozik was detained at Dubai International Airport on Saturday, Rozik’s management confirmed.

As per the international media reports, the 21-year-old was detained by authorities at around 5am over the weekend shortly after arriving in Dubai from Montenegro. The specific nature of the complaint has not been disclosed, and no official statement has been issued by authorities.

“All we can say is that we know he was detained on charges of theft,” a company representative told the international media outlet, declining to provide further details.

Rozik, who stands just over three feet tall due to a growth hormone deficiency, is one of the region’s most recognizable young celebrities. He holds a UAE Golden Visa and has lived in Dubai for several years. His popularity grew through his music, viral videos, and appearances on reality television, including Bigg Boss 16.

In 2024, Rozic made his boxing debut at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai and launched his restaurant brand Habibi in the UK. That same year, he was also questioned by India’s Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering investigation involving a hospitality firm, although he was not named as an accused.