World of Secrets - Death in Dubai: 5. The reality of ‘Porta Potty’
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The story behind the viral Dubai Porta Potty rumours and why, even in death, Monic became the subject of an online witch hunt. Meanwhile we go undercover – are we getting closer to Monic’s boss? And a breakthrough in the quest to find where she is buried.
This episode includes discussion of disturbing events, including sexual abuse and violence. It also contains racist language.
Please note, the image is being used for illustrative purposes only and the person depicted in it is a model.
Audio for this episode was updated on 22nd September 2025.
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Here’s a link to the BBC Eye documentary film, which we recommend you watch after listening to this podcast: https://bit.ly/bbcdeathindubai
If you are in the UK, you can watch on iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n12t256jg
Reporter and Presenter: Runako Celina
Producers: Ruth Evans, Ly Truong and Runako Celina
Field Producer: Bondo
Sound design: Andy Fell
Executive Producer: Rebecca Henschke
Commissioning Senior Producers: Anne Dixey and Hatty Nash
Commissioning Editor: Jon Manel
Death in Dubai is a BBC Eye Investigation produced in association with Thread Studios.
Executive producer: Mauricio Gris
Head of Production: Alex Farquharson
Production manager: Siobhan Rae
Assistant Producer: Chris Jones
Additional production by: Jamie Welham
Composer: Huw Jones
Published on Monday, 13th October 2025.
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