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Gulf Insider
2 hours ago
- Gulf Insider
4 Expats Arrested For Fraudulent Ads For Sacrificial Bonds
Security patrols in the Makkah region arrested four expatriates for committing fraud by publishing advertisements selling fake sacrificial bonds. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. The Public Security has warned against responding to advertisements posted by unauthorized institutions, offices, and social-media networks about performing the Hajj on behalf of others, fake Hajj campaigns, securing and distributing sacrificial animals for pilgrims, selling Hajj bracelets, providing transportation, and other misleading advertisements intended to defraud pilgrims. It urged to report such advertisements by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and call 999 in the rest of the Saudi regions.
Saudi Gazette
6 hours ago
- Saudi Gazette
4 expats arrested for fraudulent ads for sacrificial bonds
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Security patrols in the Makkah region arrested four expatriates for committing fraud by publishing advertisements selling fake sacrificial bonds. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. The Public Security has warned against responding to advertisements posted by unauthorized institutions, offices, and social-media networks about performing the Hajj on behalf of others, fake Hajj campaigns, securing and distributing sacrificial animals for pilgrims, selling Hajj bracelets, providing transportation, and other misleading advertisements intended to defraud pilgrims. It urged to report such advertisements by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and call 999 in the rest of the Saudi regions.
Daily Tribune
8 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain breaks ground, Names firm over food scandal
Bahrain's Public Prosecution has set a new legal precedent by publicly naming a company accused of endangering public health, marking a shift in how authorities respond to consumer safety threats. Al Daaysi Markets was identified as the source of expired food products that had allegedly been relabelled with fake expiry dates and distributed for sale. The move was based not on punishing the suspects, but on safeguarding the public, prosecution said. Assistant Public Prosecutor Wael Rashid Buallay explained that naming the company - not the individuals involved - was essential to minimise harm and prevent unsuspecting consumers from using potentially unsafe products. Article 246 Invoked The decision drew on Article 246 of the Penal Code, which allows for the publication of information when deemed necessary for the public interest. Buallay noted that the goods had already entered the market under Al Daaysi's name and through its warehouse, and some may still be in people's homes. 'This is not about reputational damage. It's about alerting the public so no more harm is done,' he said. The step is being seen by legal observers as a significant shift in the application of public interest laws in Bahrain, particularly in cases affecting health and safety. Ongoing Removal Efforts Officials from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce are continuing to locate and remove remaining products tied to the company. Their report revealed that some of the seized items had expired as long as three years ago and included meat and other foodstuffs. Buallay also clarified that unlike previous cases - where violations were caught before reaching consumers - this case warranted a different approach because the food had already been sold to the public. With investigations ongoing, the Public Prosecution's decision to name Al Daaysi Markets is being seen as a decisive move toward greater transparency and accountability in safeguarding public health in Bahrain.
Gulf Insider
a day ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwaiti Teacher And Officials Jailed For Leaking Exam Papers On Social Media
A Kuwaiti teacher and two education officials have been sentenced to three years in prison with hard labour for their roles in leaking high school examination papers through social media. The Misdemeanour Appeals Court this week upheld a lower court's ruling against the three defendants, a former head of the Ministry of Education's secret printing press, a female staff member, and a teacher, following charges of disclosing confidential government information. The convictions followed an intensive investigation led by Kuwait's Public Prosecution, in coordination with the Ministries of Interior and Education, after a series of exam leaks were discovered circulating on social platforms such as WhatsApp, sometimes sold for varying prices. Authorities found that the operation was not isolated. Investigators uncovered a network involving intermediaries, including minors, who acted as conduits for distributing the leaked exams.
Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Daily Tribune
High Court of Appeal overturns woman's drug smuggling acquittal
A woman who told police she had come to Bahrain to see her husband has been jailed for five years after the High Court of Appeal overturned a decision that had spared her punishment for smuggling methamphetamine. The court also imposed a fine of BD3,000 and ordered her deportation once her sentence is complete. The Public Prosecution had challenged the earlier verdict, arguing she did not meet the legal bar for leniency. Customs officers found the drug, which is banned under Bahraini law, during a search of her luggage after she arrived at Bahrain International Airport from abroad. She denied knowing anything about it and said she was in the country to reunite with her husband, who lives locally. She gave police his details and he was tracked down for questioning. He also denied any link to the drugs. Prosecutors charged her with importing and possessing a psychoactive substance with intent to sell in circumstances not permitted by law. The man was charged with aiding and abetting. The lower court sentenced him to five years in prison, imposed a BD3,000 fine, and ordered his deportation. It let the woman off, citing her cooperation with police and the information she gave about the man. That ruling was brought before the Court of Appeal, which found the woman's assistance to be insufficient.
