SAUDI ARABIA

Makkah police arrest a man for posting fake Hajj campaign ads on social media  

April 16, 2025
The Public Security called on citizens and expatriates to adhere to Hajj regulations and instructions
The Public Security called on citizens and expatriates to adhere to Hajj regulations and instructions

Saudi Gazette report

Makkah — The Makkah Region Police arrested a Saudi citizen for publishing fake and misleading Hajj campaign advertisements on social media. The advertisement included offering housing and transportation for pilgrims within the holy sites with the intent of defrauding them. The citizen was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal action against him.

The Public Security called on citizens and expatriates to adhere to Hajj regulations and instructions and to report any violations by calling the number 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and the number 999 in the rest of the regions across the Kingdom.


April 16, 2025
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