Makkah police arrest Egyptian for promoting fake Hajj services

MAKKAH — The Makkah Region Police arrested an Egyptian resident for committing fraud by posting on social media fake and misleading advertisements for entry permits for holy sites as well as for Hajj services. The suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution after completing the necessary legal procedures.
The General Directorate of Public Security called on citizens and expatriates to adhere to Hajj regulations and guidelines. It urged them to report about violators by calling over the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, Madinah, and the Eastern Province, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.