Two Valencia fans detained in Singapore after protesting against Peter Lim outside his home

The Libertad VCF association, opposed to the leadership of the Singaporean businessman Peter Lim at the head of Valencia, condemned this Monday the detention since last Friday of two fans of the Mestalla club in Singapore and linked this to the protest at the door of the investor’s club house and demanded his “immediate release” in addition to the intervention of “political and diplomatic authorities.”

As stated EFEwe’re talking about a couple who took advantage of their honeymoon to visit Singapore. One of the two fans posted the message last week on their social media accounts. a photo of him holding a banner that reads “Lim Out”. and a sticker with the same message placed in front of the building, indicating that it is the property of a businessman.

Last Monday evening, from the social networks of programs such as Tribuna Deportiva and Sin Ataduras, they revealed the situation of both fans.

Sources close to these fans assured: EFE What They were detained as they were about to leave the country and taken back to the hotel where they were staying.where according to this information Their passport was taken away and they had to pay for four more nights in a hotel.. Apparently, they are expected to give statements on Tuesday without disclosing the details of the process.

In a statement, Libertad VCF expressed solidarity with the detainees and assured that they are “for the peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of expression” and demanded “the immediate intervention of the political and diplomatic authorities of Spain to protect rights, freedoms, integrity and dignity.” “detainees.

Libertad VCF called on “all Valencians” to express “their rejection of those who do not respect the fundamental principles of coexistence.”

The association describes the situation as “abuse” and claims that “it is orchestrated by Peter Lim”, an action which they claim makes their “relationship” with Valencian institutions “totally incompatible” with Valencian society. “It is important to remember that they are in the custody of a state that is among the leading violators of human rights around the world, which increases their risk and requires an urgent response from our institutions,” the letter states.

PSOE representative on Valencia City Council Borja Sanjuan called the situation on social media “barbaric” and asked to “ensure that” the rights of both people are respected and hoped that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was “working to help them.” as much as possible”, “as soon as possible”.