Saudi Arabia Blocks Online Store For Selling Counterfeit Gold Bullion
Authorities say website based abroad was targeting Saudi consumers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has shut down an overseas online store after it was found selling counterfeit gold bullion made of copper coated with gold. The site, officials said, was deliberately misleading consumers by advertising the fake bullion at half the market value.
The violation was detected during monitoring of e-commerce activity in the Kingdom. The ministry said the store, which specifically targeted Saudi shoppers, was immediately blocked in coordination with other authorities to protect consumers and enforce the country’s E-Commerce Law.
Officials urged consumers to verify the legitimacy of online stores before making purchases, using the “E-Commerce Documentation Inquiry” service available on the Saudi Business Centre platform. They also warned the public against dealing with unverified websites or accounts to avoid fraud and scams.
Source Gulf News