The domain investor is being harassed because she does not do a job, yet the government agencies refuse to admit that there are some risks in doing a job, especially for a older professional with many powerful enemies
The death sentence to ex-navy employees in Qatar again shows the risk of doing a job. All employees usually have access to confidential information and there is a possibility that the hardware or gadget of the employee may get hacked or the employee was framed.
In some cases, the information may be very confidential and the employee may be accused of spying or corporate espionage resulting in criminal cases, legal action and demand for compensation which could wipe out the savings
So though only low end work is available after considering all the factors, it is the safest option.