This unfortunately is a common occurrence in Lebanon and other Arab countries that employ the Kafala, or 'Sponsorship' system. 
Kwa habati mbaya, matukio haya yamekuwa ya kawaida sana nchini Lebanon pamoja na nchi nyingine za kiarabu wanaotunmia mfumo wa Kafala, au mfumo wa 'Ufadhili'.