Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saudi Arabia Arrests 22,156 Residency, Work, and Border Violators in One Week
The Ministry of Interior said that joint field campaigns arrested 22,156 people who violated residency, work, and border security rules within one week.
The Ministry explained that these campaigns took place across all regions of the Kingdom from 05/15/1447 AH (11/06/2025 AD) to 05/21/1447 AH (11/12/2025 AD). The results were as follows:
1. Total Violators Arrested
A total of 22,156 violators were arrested in joint security campaigns:
➤ 14,027 violated residency rules
➤ 4,781 violated border security rules
➤ 3,348 violated labor rules Inspiring Story: Two Saudi Brothers find almost 100,000 riyals
2. Border Crossing Attempts
A total of 1,924 people were arrested while trying to enter the Kingdom illegally:
🔹 37% were Yemenis
🔹 62% were Ethiopians
🔹 1% from other nationalities
Furthermore, 32 people were arrested for trying to leave the Kingdom illegally.
3. People Assisting Violators
Authorities arrested 31 people for transporting, sheltering, employing, or covering up violators of residency, work, and border security rules.
4. People Under Legal Procedures
There are currently 30,236 violators undergoing legal procedures:
🔘 28,407 men
🔘 1,829 women Most Viewed: Now you can verify all types of Saudi Visit visas online
5. Deportation Procedures
✅ 22,091 violators were sent to their embassies to get travel documents
✅ 4,784 violators were sent to complete travel bookings
✅ 14,916 violators were deported
The Ministry of Interior warned that anyone who helps violators enter the Kingdom, transports them, provides shelter, or offers any kind of assistance may face:
👉 Up to 15 years in prison
👉 A fine up to one million riyals
👉 Confiscation of vehicles and housing used
👉 Public defamation
The Ministry added that this crime is considered a major offense requiring arrest and is against honor and trust. It urged the public to report violators by calling 911 in Makkah, Medina, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 or 996 in the rest of the Kingdom. Read: Saudi Arabia announces 6 months Grace Period for Huroob domestic workers
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