SAUDI ARABIA

14 Yemenis arrested in Riyadh for exploiting children to beg in public places

February 17, 2025
The arrested Yemenis were referred to the Public Prosecution after completing the legal procedures against them.
The arrested Yemenis were referred to the Public Prosecution after completing the legal procedures against them.

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — A total of 14 Yemeni nationals were arrested in Riyadh for exploiting as many as 27 children of their own nationality for exploiting them to practice begging in public squares and roads. The arrests were made during the security campaign, being carried out by the Riyadh police, in coordination with the General Department for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking Crimes, to monitor and arrest beggars.

The arrested Yemenis were referred to the Public Prosecution after completing the legal procedures against them. The security authorities are making coordination with the relevant authorities to provide the necessary humanitarian services to the children who were subjected to exploitation.


February 17, 2025
1235 views
HIGHLIGHTS
SAUDI ARABIA
22 minutes ago

Saudi Founding Day: A legacy of strength, stability, and leadership

SAUDI ARABIA
hour ago

Saudi Founding Day celebrates three centuries of legacy and leadership

SAUDI ARABIA
2 hours ago

Riyadh hosts fraternal meeting of GCC, Jordan, and Egypt leaders