106 cover-up cases detected during 1,861 inspection tours in September
RIYADH — A total of 106 suspected cases of commercial cover-up were detected during inspection tours carried out during the last month of September. The violators were referred to the competent authorities for investigation before the imposition of deterrent penalties against those found guilty of the crime. The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment has conducted a total of 1,861…
During September, Saudi Arabia's National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment conducted 1,861 inspection tours across the country, uncovering 106 suspected cases of commercial cover-up. These cases were identified through indications and evidence of suspected concealment activities in various commercial establishments. The tours targeted retail activities such as preserved fruits and vegetables, central markets, restaurants, date sales, cafeterias, and electronic and household appliances sales.
Violators were promptly referred to competent authorities for investigation and faced deterrent penalties. Under the Anti-Concealment Law, penalties include imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to SR5 million, and seizure of illicit funds after judicial rulings. Additional penalties may involve closing the establishment, liquidating the activity, canceling commercial registration, prohibiting commercial practice, collecting zakat, fees and taxes, publicizing the crime, deporting foreign violators, and prohibiting their return to the Kingdom for work.
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