She is one of a string of Iranian models caught up in a sting operation code-named “Spider 2”, aimed at models and other figures in the fashion industry who have advertised themselves or appeared on social media sites. The court has charged the arrested models with offences including "spreading prostitution" and "promoting corruption", saying they promoted "immoral and un-Islamic culture and promiscuity". She was forced to go to trial, issue a self-criticizing apology and renounce her profession. Arab fled Iran with her husband and is currently living in Dubai.