SAUDI ARABIA

4 Kyrgyz and Indonesian nationals arrested in Makkah for fake Hajj campaign

May 25, 2025
Police in the Makkah region have arrested two Kyrgyz residents for posting fraudulent advertisements targeting visit visa holders, misleading them into believing they could perform Hajj without a permit.
Police in the Makkah region have arrested two Kyrgyz residents for posting fraudulent advertisements targeting visit visa holders, misleading them into believing they could perform Hajj without a permit.

Saudi Gazette report

MAKKAH — Police in the Makkah region have arrested two Kyrgyz residents for posting fraudulent advertisements targeting visit visa holders, misleading them into believing they could perform Hajj without a permit.

The two suspects facilitated the transport of 87 visit visa holders and sheltered them in two rented locations within the city of Makkah for a fee. Legal action has been taken against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution. The visa violators have also been referred to the relevant authorities to face legal penalties.

In a related incident, security patrols in Makkah have arrested two Indonesian residents for engaging in fraud by posting deceptive advertisements on social media for fake Hajj campaigns. In the advertisement, they falsely promised accommodation and transportation services for pilgrims within the holy sites. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal action.

The General Directorate of Public Security urged citizens and residents to adhere to Hajj regulations and guidelines and to report about violators by calling over the phone 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, Madinah, and the Eastern Province or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.


May 25, 2025
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