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Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Court Upholds Fines For Raising Over BD26,000 Without Licence
Two former leaders of a professional society have been found guilty of gathering more than BD26,000 without official permission, after the Court of Cassation upheld previous rulings. The court imposed a fine of BD100 each on the society's former chairwoman and the former financial secretary. Judges also ordered the BD26,062 raised illegally to be seized by the authorities. Prosecutors said the two defendants had breached fundraising regulations by collecting donations without securing the proper government authorisation. Collection PracticesThe incident surfaced after the Minister of Social Development alerted prosecutors that civil society monitors in his department had discovered unlawful collection practices. In her defence, the ex-chairwoman insisted she never personally handled the BD26,062. She maintained the funds were directly transferred to the bank account of an event management firm hired to organise a conference, under an agreement with her association. Hotel ExpensesFrom that sum, BD15,000 was reportedly spent settling hotel expenses, for which she provided invoices, with the remainder handed to the organising company. However, the courts remained unconvinced by these claims, concluding the funds had been improperly raised without the mandatory approval.
Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Daily Tribune
Court Upholds Fines for Raising Over BD26,000 Without Licence
Two former leaders of a professional society have been found guilty of gathering more than BD26,000 without official permission, after the Court of Cassation upheld previous rulings. The court imposed a fine of BD100 each on the society's former chairwoman and the former financial secretary. Judges also ordered the BD26,062 raised illegally to be seized by the authorities. Prosecutors said the two defendants had breached fundraising regulations by collecting donations without securing the proper government authorisation. Collection Practices The incident surfaced after the Minister of Social Development alerted prosecutors that civil society monitors in his department had discovered unlawful collection practices. In her defence, the ex-chairwoman insisted she never personally handled the BD26,062. She maintained the funds were directly transferred to the bank account of an event management firm hired to organise a conference, under an agreement with her association. Hotel Expenses From that sum, BD15,000 was reportedly spent settling hotel expenses, for which she provided invoices, with the remainder handed to the organising company. However, the courts remained unconvinced by these claims, concluding the funds had been improperly raised without the mandatory approval.
Gulf Insider
24-04-2025
- Gulf Insider
Gold And Oil Scam Cons Victims Out Of BD97,000
A retired lawyer and several workers were tricked into handing over more than BD97,000 after falling for a fake investment scheme involving gold and oil, run by a gang operating from behind mobile phones and encrypted apps. The scam unravelled when one of the accused was lured into a trap and arrested while turning up to collect BD15,000. Police say the incident was part of a wider fraud that targeted five people, some of whom transferred funds online, others who gave the money in person. Bahrain's top court upheld a seven-year prison sentence for an Arab man involved in the operation. He was also fined BD10,000 and will be deported after serving his time. The judges were told he had worked with others to extract the funds through deception and digital sleight of hand. One victim, a pharmacist, said she received a phone call last May offering what appeared to be a solid investment opportunity. She willingly transferred BD20,000. Also read: Man Jailed After Using Another Man's Passport To Flee War
Daily Tribune
23-04-2025
- Daily Tribune
Gold and oil scam cons victims out of BD97,000
A retired lawyer and several workers were tricked into handing over more than BD97,000 after falling for a fake investment scheme involving gold and oil, run by a gang operating from behind mobile phones and encrypted apps. The scam unravelled when one of the accused was lured into a trap and arrested while turning up to collect BD15,000. Police say the incident was part of a wider fraud that targeted five people, some of whom transferred funds online, others who gave the money in person. Bahrain's top court upheld a seven-year prison sentence for an Arab man involved in the operation. He was also fined BD10,000 and will be deported after serving his time. The judges were told he had worked with others to extract the funds through deception and digital sleight of hand. One victim, a pharmacist, said she received a phone call last May offering what appeared to be a solid investment opportunity. She willingly transferred BD20,000.
Gulf Weekly
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Club to host Italian night
Head down to the British Club Bahrain to enjoy its wonderful weekend brunch. The premium package costs BD35 for members and BD39 for non-members, while the food-only package costs BD14 for members and BD17 for non-members. The event takes place tomorrow, March 21, from 2pm to 6pm. Children aged between seven and 17 pay BD8, while children below six eat for free. On Wednesday at 6.30pm, the club will host an all-inclusive Italian Night on the terrace. Early bird bookings cost BD15 for members and BD17.500 for non-members, while day-of bookings cost BD17.500 for members and BD20 for non-members. The food only package costs BD10 for members and BD12.500 for non-members.
