Riyadh – A Saudi court has handed down prison sentences of seven years each to 11 Pakistani nationals after they were found guilty of engaging in fraudulent activities within the Kingdom.
The convictions came as a result of an investigation conducted by the fraud unit of the Saudi public prosecution.
According to the state news agency SPA, the investigation revealed that the gang had been sending text messages and making phone calls to unsuspecting victims, falsely claiming that they needed to update their bank details. The purpose of these fraudulent communications was to deceive individuals into revealing their personal information.
Armed with the acquired personal information, the gang members unlawfully accessed the victims’ bank accounts and withdrew money from them, perpetrating financial fraud.
Following their convictions, the 11 offenders will serve their prison terms before being deported from Saudi Arabia. The court’s decision reflects the seriousness with which the Kingdom regards such criminal activities and sends a strong message that financial fraud will not be tolerated.
The public prosecution has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding individuals and their financial assets from all forms of financial crime. It has pledged to continue its efforts to identify and bring to justice those
