A Saudi court penalizes an Asian national for running fake Hajj campaign
The Makkah Criminal Court handed down a year in prison and a penalty of 10,000 Saudi Riyals to an Asian national for deceiving would-be Hajj pilgrims through a social media campaign. Most Viewed: Top 10 countries with highest Hajj quota in 2025
The court's verdict also mandated the seizure of all tools and equipment utilized during the crime.
The resident was arrested by security officials, who also seized all receipts that may have been associated with the illegal enterprise. After then, the Criminal Court received his referral from the Public Prosecution.
The Public Prosecution reaffirmed its commitment to recognizing and punishing all individuals found guilty of tampering with Hajj regulations, highlighting that participation in false campaigns is a serious offense. See Also: Riyadh Metro operating timings during Eid Al Adha holidays
A Saudi court penalizes an Asian national for running fake Hajj campaign. Saudi-Expatriates.com