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Gulf Insider
16-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Egyptian Arrested For Transporting Four Undocumented Individuals Who Lacked Official Hajj Permits
Saudi authorities have arrested four Indonesian residents in Madinah for allegedly defrauding individuals by falsely claiming to offer sacrificial animal slaughter (Hady) services for a fee. The suspects were apprehended by Madinah police and have been referred to the Public Prosecution following initial legal proceedings. Authorities stated the group had promoted fraudulent services targeting pilgrims through unofficial channels. The Saudi Public Security warned against deceptive advertisements circulating on social media, particularly those claiming to provide Hajj services on behalf of others, including Hady sacrifices, the sale of Hajj identification bracelets, and transportation arrangements. It cautioned that many of these offers originate from individuals and entities operating without authorization. Separately, Hajj security forces arrested an Egyptian national for transporting four undocumented individuals who lacked official Hajj permits. The group was intercepted en route to Mecca and has been referred to the appropriate judicial committee for sanctions. The Saudi Ministry of Interior has reiterated that only holders of official Hajj visas are permitted to perform the pilgrimage. Visit visa holders, regardless of category, are prohibited from entering Mecca and the holy sites between Dhul-Qa'dah 1 and Dhul-Hijjah 14. Violators face fines of up to 20,000 Saudi riyals ($5,300), deportation, and a 10-year reentry ban.
Gulf Insider
16-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Madinah Police Arrest 4 Indonesians For Hajj Hady Scam
Madinah police arrested four Indonesian residents for defrauding individuals by falsely claiming to offer Hajj sacrificial animal slaughter (Hady) for a fee. The suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal action against them. The Public Security cautioned against fraudulent social media advertisements offering Hajj services on behalf of others, such as providing Hady sacrifices, selling Hajj bracelets, and arranging transportation, often by fake individuals and entities. It stressed that those who are found violating regulations will be prosecuted. It reminded Saudi citizens and residents to comply with Hajj regulations and report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the other regions.
Saudi Gazette
15-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Madinah police arrest 4 Indonesians for Hajj Hady scam
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — Madinah police arrested four Indonesian residents for defrauding individuals by falsely claiming to offer Hajj sacrificial animal slaughter (Hady) for a fee. The suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal action against them. The Public Security cautioned against fraudulent social media advertisements offering Hajj services on behalf of others, such as providing Hady sacrifices, selling Hajj bracelets, and arranging transportation, often by fake individuals and entities. It stressed that those who are found violating regulations will be prosecuted. It reminded Saudi citizens and residents to comply with Hajj regulations and report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the other regions.
Asharq Al-Awsat
26-04-2025
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns
The Saudi Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Public Security, detained a group of individuals for advertising fraudulent Hajj campaigns. The suspects published fake and misleading Hajj campaign advertisements on social media. The ads claimed to offer pilgrim housing and transportation within the holy sites, perform Hajj on behalf of others, secure and distribute sacrificial animals, and sell Hajj bracelets. The ministry said the suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution as legal proceedings against them got underway. The ministry highlighted the official channels for obtaining Hajj permits: domestic pilgrims must use the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's "Nusuk" platform, while international pilgrims must obtain Hajj visas through authorized entities in the Kingdom via the "Tasreeh" unified digital platform. Regarding the sale and marketing of sacrificial animal (Hady, Adahi, Fidyah, Sadaqah) bonds, the ministry said the official Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi is the sole authorized entity in charge of this task. The ministry urged citizens and residents intending to perform Hajj to comply with all regulations and instructions and to report any violations.
Saudi Gazette
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia delivers sacrificial meat to Egypt and Palestine
The shares of 30,000 sacrificial animals were handed over to Egypt and an equal number to Palestine during a ceremony held at the Saudi embassy in Cairo. Follow Saudigazette on Saudi Gazette report CAIRO — Saudi Deputy Ambassador to Egypt Abdulrahman Al-Dahas delivered the shares of Saudi Aa's Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi (sacrificial meat) to Egypt and Palestine. The shares of 30,000 sacrificial animals were handed over to Egypt and an equal number to Palestine during a ceremony held at the Saudi embassy in on the occasion, the project General Supervisor Saad Al-Wabel underlined Saudi Arabia's keenness to facilitate the process of benefiting from the Hady and sacrificial meat and ensure its delivery to beneficiaries in 26 Islamic his part, Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt Diab Al-Louh expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the annual delivery of Adahi to the Palestinian people. 'This project comes at a time when the Gaza Strip is in dire need of enhanced and intensified relief efforts for the Palestinian people, who are enduring extremely difficult humanitarian conditions,' he said. Egyptian representatives expressed thanks and appreciation to King Salman and the Crown Prince for their support to the Arab nation
