British businessman held in India after 'prisoner swap' with Princess Latifa must be released, says UN Michel claims he has been tortured after refusing to sign a fake confession that he bribed Indian officials 26 February 2021 • 7:00am Christian Michel has been held in one of India’s most notorious jails The UN has demanded the release of a British businessman held without conviction for two years in an Indian jail after a “prisoner swap” deal involving Dubai Princess Sheikha Latifa. Businessman Christian Michel was extradited to India from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in exchange for India handing over Princess Latifa whom it captured after Indian coastguards boarded the runaway royal’s yacht.