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2 weeks ago

Saudi Anti-Corruption Authority Probes 259 Suspects, Detains 97 In April Crackdown

Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority said it carried out 3,041 inspection rounds in April 2026, leading to investigations into 259 suspects and the detention of 97 individuals in corruption-related cases. The authority said some of those detained were later released on bail. Those under investigation and detention were linked to several government entities, including the Ministries of Interior, Defense, Health, Municipalities and Housing, Human Resources and Social Development, and Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The suspects face charges including bribery and abuse of authority, the authority said.

2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia: 3 Indonesians Arrested In Makkah For Promoting Fake Hajj Services

Security patrols in Makkah arrested three Indonesian residents for committing fraud by publishing misleading and fake advertisements on social media offering Hajj services. Fake Hajj permits and tools used in these activities were seized from them.They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. The Public Security urged the public to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions and to promptly report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.

2 weeks ago

“We Shouldn’t Have To Live Like This”: UK Terror Level Raised To ‘Severe’ After Stabbing Attacks

Britain’s terrorism threat level was raised from “substantial” to “severe” on Thursday afternoon after a 45-year-old British national, reportedly born in Somalia, stabbed two Jewish men in North London. The elevation in the terrorism threat level suggests another terror attack is highly likely within the next six months, as Britain’s experiment with mass migration is backfiring. The suspect is 45-year-old Essa Suleiman from south-east London, the BBC understands. He came to the UK from Somalia in the early 1990s –BBC News Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, described Wednesday’s attack as terrorism. “Today, the national threat level has increased to ‘severe,’ which means a terrorist attack is considered highly likely.” “I know this will be a source of concern to many, particularly amongst our Jewish community, who have suffered so much,” Mahmood said. The Joint Terrorism Analysis Center’s decision to raise the national terror threat level comes in the wake of a Somalia-born man stabbing two Jewish men and follows a series of attacks in Jewish neighborhoods in recent weeks. For context, “severe” is the second-highest of five threat levels, below “critical,” which means another attack is likely in the coming months, if not sooner. The last time the level was […]

2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia: 3 Citizens And 19 Residents Arrested For Violating Hajj Regulations

In three separate incidents, three Saudi citizens and 19 residents were arrested for violating Hajj regulations. Hajj Security Forces arrested two citizens for violating Hajj regulations and instructions by transporting 17 Pakistani residents through unpaved roads and valleys in an attempt to enter Makkah and remain there without obtaining a Hajj permit. Authorities apprehended them and took legal action against them. In a related incident, Makkah region police arrested a citizen for posting fraudulent and misleading advertisements on social media offering fake entry permits to Makkah. He was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. Meanwhile, Hajj security forces arrested a Yemeni resident for violating Hajj regulations by transporting a resident of the same nationality and attempting to enter Makkah and remain there without a Hajj permit. He was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the legal procedures. The General Directorate of Public Security called on all people to adhere to Hajj regulations and instructions, and to report violations through the unified number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and through the unified number 999 in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions.

2 weeks ago

Kuwait Sentences Four To Three Year In Prison For Sectarian Incitement, Acquits Eight

Kuwait’s State Security and Terrorism Crimes Circuit at the Criminal Court has sentenced four people to three years in prison for fuelling sectarian strife on social media platforms. The court acquitted eight defendants and refrained from punishing 50 others in cases linked to sectarian incitement on social media, placing them under good conduct pledges and financial guarantees ranging from KD1,000 to KD3,000, with mobile phones confiscated. Last week, the court jailed 17 people for three years with hard labour on charges including incitement, sympathising with a hostile state and spreading false information online, and ordered the deportation of two expatriates after serving their terms. In a separate ruling, a tweeter was sentenced to 10 years with hard labour for similar offences. The court stressed such actions breach national duty, calling for unity and support for state institutions.

3 weeks ago

12-Year-Old French Girl Collapses After Judge Releases Men Arrested For Gang Raping Her In Airbnb

The victim’s lawyer, David Metaxas, spoke on behalf of the victim’s relatives, who told LyonMag that the judge’s decision was “incomprehensible.” Not only have both men been released to roam freely in the streets, but the judge did not even issue a restriction on contact with the victim, which means the two men could approach her once again. Last week, the two men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested for the rape involving the 12-year-old, as well as a 16-year-old girl who had allegedly led the younger victim to the apartment. After reportedly exchanging messages with the two young men via Snapchat, the teen encouraged her younger friend to come with her to the Airbnb. Alcohol and drugs were allegedly consumed, with an excessive amount of hard liquor given to the 12-year-old. Falling unconscious, the younger victim recounted waking up “lying on a bed covered in blood,” before realizing what had happened, recounts Lyon Mag. It was when she turned her phone back on that her mother was able to geolocate her, allowing the police to intervene. She is said to have run away from her home in Givors before the incident. However, now the perpetrators are free. The family of the 12-year-old says her safety and […]

3 weeks ago

Bahrain Revokes Citizenship Of 69 Over Iran-Linked Activities

Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals convicted of communicating with foreign entities and glorifying Iranian attacks during the recent conflict, authorities said, as part of a broader security crackdown. The decision follows the arrest of dozens of people accused of posting content on social media that incited instability and threatened public order in the Kingdom. Officials said the measures were taken in response to activities deemed harmful to national security, particularly during the 39-day US-Israel war on Iran, which saw missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region . Authorities have tightened monitoring of online activity and warned against sharing or promoting material that could undermine stability. The move is part of wider efforts by Bahrain to counter external threats and address security risks, including alleged links to foreign-backed groups and networks.

3 weeks ago

Bahrain: BD 7,700 Fraud Lands Worker In Prison

The High Criminal Court of Appeal has upheld a one-year prison sentence for an Asian procurement officer after he was found guilty of embezzlement and document forgery involving company funds. The court also ordered the confiscation of forged documents, repayment of BD 7,714.750, and ruled that the defendant will be permanently deported from Bahrain after serving his sentence. According to lawyers Zahra Al Jassar and Samraa Abdulrahim, the man abused his position at a factory in Muharraq Governorate by creating fake invoices and submitting them for payment through the company’s financial system. Investigations showed that between January 2024 and April 2025, he generated and processed falsified invoices using his work credentials, passing them to accounting as legitimate documents.

3 weeks ago

Bahrain: Domestic Worker Rescued

A 24-year-old Asian domestic worker who arrived in Bahrain seeking employment instead found herself trapped in a disturbing case of exploitation, abuse, and forced confinement, according to court records. The worker had been brought into the country by an Asian man to work as a domestic helper. However, she was reportedly deployed across multiple households without receiving any wages. Over time, she repeatedly requested to return to her home country, but her situation deteriorated instead of improving. Her testimony revealed that she was moved between different locations before ultimately being confined in a locked room without basic necessities, including access to water and electricity. She further alleged that she was subjected to physical abuse and denied food in an attempt to coerce her into continued forced labour and prevent her escape. The case came to light when a building supervisor heard cries for help while on a rooftop. Upon investigating, he found the woman in a neighbouring building in distress, asking for water. After speaking with her, he learned she was being held against her will and immediately alerted the authorities. Police intervention confirmed that the accommodation was locked from the outside and deemed unfit for habitation. Investigations concluded that […]

3 weeks ago

UAE: Sharjah Police Bust Dh3m Fraud Ring Using Delivery And Romance Scams

The Sharjah Police General Command has dismantled an international fraud network that swindled more than Dh3 million from victims using sophisticated online scams, authorities said on Sunday. The operation, led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), resulted in the arrest of four African nationals accused of orchestrating multiple fraud schemes targeting individuals within the UAE and overseas. Pattern of scams uncovered Police said the case came to light after receiving several reports that revealed a recurring pattern of fraudulent activity. Investigations confirmed that the suspects were part of an organised network that used diverse tactics to deceive victims and steal their money. Fake shipment scam Colonel Dr Khalifa Balhaj, Director of the CID, said one of the key methods involved fake delivery scams. The suspects impersonated shipping and insurance companies, convincing victims that they had parcels awaiting clearance. They then demanded payments under various pretexts, including customs fees and insurance charges. Investigations further revealed that the gang had gained unauthorised access to data linked to a legitimate insurance company operating in the shipping sector, allowing them to use real information to make their scams more convincing and target suppliers and clients with genuine business dealings. International operation Authorities said the […]

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