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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
Customs seizes currency worth over Rs 44 lakh from woman at Kochi airport
Kochi: Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at Cochin International Airport foiled a major attempt at smuggling foreign currency from the airport on Thursday night. Acting on specific intelligence, the Customs team intercepted a woman passenger from SpiceJet flight SG18 bound for Dubai with currency of value over Rs 44 lakh. The passenger was identified as Geeta, a native of Muvattupuzha. Sources said that upon thorough examination of her check-in baggage, the officers recovered 2,00,000 Saudi Riyals (SAR), equivalent to approximately Rs 44.40 lakh. The foreign currency was concealed inside aluminium foil layers hidden within the check-in baggage. The currency was in the denomination of 500 SAR, and there were 400 bills. Sources said she was attempting to travel to Dubai on the flight at 10pm on Thursday. Customs said that the foreign currency was seized, and an investigation was in process. A case was registered, and an investigation is underway to track down the source and destination of the currency. The woman was later granted bail.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- The Hindu
Foreign currency worth ₹44.40 lakh seized
A woman passenger was intercepted at the Kochi airport with foreign currency worth ₹44.40 lakh. Customs officials intercepted the woman, a native of Muvattupuzha, when she went to board the flight to Dubai with 2,00,000 Saudi Riyals, based on a tip-off. During the security check, 400 notes of 500 Saudi Riyal denomination were found in her baggage. A case has been registered, and an investigation is on to trace the source of the currency. Later, the woman was released on bail.
Gulf Today
04-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Saudi announces fines up to SAR 100,000 for performing Hajj without permit
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasised the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement for organising the performance of the rituals and maintaining the safety and security of the pilgrims. This comes within the framework of implementing the regulations and instructions governing Hajj affairs, and ensuring the facilitation of the rituals with ease and tranquility. The Ministry clarified that the relevant authorities will apply the prescribed penalties against anyone who violates Hajj instructions, including those caught attempting to perform Hajj without a permit. Indian Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, receive pilgrims in Madinah. Photo / X Violators will be subject to a fine of up to (20,000) Saudi Riyals. The same fine will also be applied to holders of all types of visit visas if they enter or attempt to enter Makkah Al Mukarramah or remain there during the period from the 1st of Dhu Al Qidah until the end of the 14th of Dhu Al Hijjah. Furthermore, penalties can reach (100,000) Saudi Riyals for those who facilitate visit visas for individuals who perform or attempt to perform Hajj without a permit, or for those who transport, shelter, or conceal them. Muslim pilgrims go through passport control upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. AFP Fines will be multiplied according to the number of violating individuals, with the application of procedures including the deportation of trespassing residents and a ten-year ban from entering the Kingdom, as well as the confiscation of any land transportation vehicle proven to have been used in transporting holders of all types of visit visas to the city of Makkah Al Mukarramah and the Holy Sites. Kashmiri Muslim pilgrims wave to relatives and others as the first batch departs for the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, in Srinagar. AP The Ministry pointed out that Hajj is only permissible with an official permit for domestic pilgrims or a regular Hajj visa for pilgrims from abroad, stressing that all other types of visas do not authorise their holders to perform the pilgrimage, with the exception of the Hajj visa. It also warned against being misled by fraudulent campaigns and promoters of deceptive advertisements, urging everyone to report them immediately through official channels. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to raise awareness, organise the performance of the pilgrimage, and provide the best services to ensure the comfort and tranquility of the pilgrims, and to achieve the objectives of the comprehensive organization of the Hajj season. Associated Press
Associated Press
04-05-2025
- Associated Press
Fines Up to SAR 100,000 for Violators: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Warns Against Performing Hajj Without a Permit
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement for organizing the performance of the rituals and maintaining the safety and security of the pilgrims. This comes within the framework of implementing the regulations and instructions governing Hajj affairs, and ensuring the facilitation of the rituals with ease and tranquility. The Ministry clarified that the relevant authorities will apply the prescribed penalties against anyone who violates Hajj instructions, including those caught attempting to perform Hajj without a permit. Violators will be subject to a fine of up to (20,000) Saudi Riyals. The same fine will also be applied to holders of all types of visit visas if they enter or attempt to enter Makkah Al-Mukarramah or remain there during the period from the 1st of Dhu al-Qidah until the end of the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Furthermore, penalties can reach (100,000) Saudi Riyals for those who facilitate visit visas for individuals who perform or attempt to perform Hajj without a permit, or for those who transport, shelter, or conceal them. Fines will be multiplied according to the number of violating individuals, with the application of procedures including the deportation of trespassing residents and a ten-year ban from entering the Kingdom, as well as the confiscation of any land transportation vehicle proven to have been used in transporting holders of all types of visit visas to the city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Holy Sites. The Ministry pointed out that Hajj is only permissible with an official permit for domestic pilgrims or a regular Hajj visa for pilgrims from abroad, stressing that all other types of visas do not authorize their holders to perform the pilgrimage, with the exception of the Hajj visa. It also warned against being misled by fraudulent campaigns and promoters of deceptive advertisements, urging everyone to report them immediately through official channels. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to raise awareness, organize the performance of the pilgrimage, and provide the best services to ensure the comfort and tranquility of the pilgrims, and to achieve the objectives of the comprehensive organization of the Hajj season. Logo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Cision Canada
04-05-2025
- Cision Canada
Fines Up to SAR 100,000 for Violators: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Warns Against Performing Hajj Without a Permit
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement for organizing the performance of the rituals and maintaining the safety and security of the pilgrims. This comes within the framework of implementing the regulations and instructions governing Hajj affairs, and ensuring the facilitation of the rituals with ease and tranquility. The Ministry clarified that the relevant authorities will apply the prescribed penalties against anyone who violates Hajj instructions, including those caught attempting to perform Hajj without a permit. Violators will be subject to a fine of up to (20,000) Saudi Riyals. The same fine will also be applied to holders of all types of visit visas if they enter or attempt to enter Makkah Al-Mukarramah or remain there during the period from the 1st of Dhu al-Qidah until the end of the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Furthermore, penalties can reach (100,000) Saudi Riyals for those who facilitate visit visas for individuals who perform or attempt to perform Hajj without a permit, or for those who transport, shelter, or conceal them. Fines will be multiplied according to the number of violating individuals, with the application of procedures including the deportation of trespassing residents and a ten-year ban from entering the Kingdom, as well as the confiscation of any land transportation vehicle proven to have been used in transporting holders of all types of visit visas to the city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the Holy Sites. The Ministry pointed out that Hajj is only permissible with an official permit for domestic pilgrims or a regular Hajj visa for pilgrims from abroad, stressing that all other types of visas do not authorize their holders to perform the pilgrimage, with the exception of the Hajj visa. It also warned against being misled by fraudulent campaigns and promoters of deceptive advertisements, urging everyone to report them immediately through official channels. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to raise awareness, organize the performance of the pilgrimage, and provide the best services to ensure the comfort and tranquility of the pilgrims, and to achieve the objectives of the comprehensive organization of the Hajj season.
