21 Violators Of Hajj Regulations In Saudi Arabia Threatened With Deportation, 15 Days In Prison And A Fine Of IDR 43 Million

Illustration - Muslims face the Kaaba after tawaf at the Grand Mosque, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday (23/5/2024). (ATARA PHOTOS/SIGID KURNIAWAN)

JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Home Affairs arrested 21 violators of Hajj regulations. Violators consist of eight residents with residence permits and 13 Saudi nationals. The ministry, as reported by SPA via Antara, Monday, June 10, also deported 61 people who performed the pilgrimage without permission. They face a sentence of 15 days in prison, a fine of 10,000 riyals (Rp43 million), deportation for residents with residence permits, with a ban on re-entering Saudi Arabia for a certain period of time. In addition, the Saudi authorities through a court decision confiscated vehicles used for illegal transportation. Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry urges all citizens and residents to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions to ensure a safe, peaceful, and comfortable worship experience for everyone.