If the prisoner you are enquiring about is not British, you should contact the embassy of their nationality in the country of imprisonment. You might still find the British government’s information about the relevant country useful: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/arrested-or-detained-abroad If you have never met the person, please think carefully before getting involved or sending money. There is information about ‘romance scams’ here: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/dating-fraud You may also find our FAQs helpful: (link to either prisoner or RS FAQs or helpful organisations) Please note, as a welfare charity, we are not able to recommend lawyers or give legal advice. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office can provide a list of English-speaking lawyers in each country but Prisoners Abroad is not able to vouch for their credibility.