In February, the government launched a major crackdown on corruption by arresting the Dubai customs chief, who was also head of the Brussels-based World Customs Organization, on charges of graft. He was later sentenced to a 27-year jail term. Fourteen airport officials were arrested on corruption charges later in February. One received 31 years in prison, while five others received sentences ranging from three to seven years. State newspapers published the full names and photos of the officials in a new "name and shame" policy.