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Saudi Arabia, Morocco Sign MoC on Public Prosecution

Morocco’s Attorney General and President of the Public Ministry, el-Hassan al-Daki, has met with the Saudi Attorney General, Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah al-Mujib, and his accompanying delegation and signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) between their respective Public Prosecutions. The agreement aimed to promote investigations of money laundering and transnational…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting 148 Members of Public Prosecution

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Tuesday a Royal Order promoting 148 members of the Public Prosecution in various ranks. Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujib hailed the Royal Order, stressing that it reflects the support provided by King Salman and Prince Mohammed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2023

Arab Parliamentarians Discuss Financial Fraud, Cybersecurity in Jeddah

Under the title, “Issues of Financial Fraud, Cyber Security and Their Link to Transnational Organized Crimes”, the second annual meeting of the Arab Parliamentarian Assembly will kick off in Jeddah on Wednesday, with the participation of representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 16, 2022

Saudi Prosecution: 11 Suspects Arrested for Stealing Money from Bank Accounts

Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution has arrested 11 people for forming a criminal organization and impersonating bank employees with the purpose of stealing money from the bank accounts of Saudi citizens and residents. The Public Prosecution said its Financial Fraud Unit investigated the case and found the 11 suspects used a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 23, 2022

UAE Convicts US Citizen with Money Laundering

The Abu Dhabi Money Laundering and Tax Evasion Court convicted a US citizen, Asim Abdul Rahman Ghafoor, of committing money laundering crimes related to a US-based tax evasion operation. The court ordered the confiscation of funds linked to the crime and Ghafoor's deportation from the United Arab Emirates. The state…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022

Egypt: Judge Confesses to Killing TV Presenter Wife Shaima Gamal

An Egyptian judge confessed to killing his wife TV presenter Shaima Gamal, last month, justifying his crime as "self-defense." The Public Prosecution accused the husband, judge Ayman Haggag, of premeditated murder, saying he killed his wife and mutilated her body to hide her features.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022

Egypt Resumes Trial of Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Accused of Terrorism

Next week, the trial sessions of several leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, which Egyptian authorities classify as a terrorist organization, will resume in Egypt. On May 10, the Emergency State Security Court in Egypt will complete the trial of Muslim Brotherhood supreme guide Mohammed Badih, Mahmoud Ezzat and 77 other…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia Jails 11 People for Money Laundering

Saudi Arabia said Sunday it has jailed 11 individuals on charges of laundering ten billion riyals ($2.67 billion), a source from the Public Prosecution revealed in a statement. The statement said two Saudi citizens and nine expats are involved in the money laundering. The judiciary ordered fines and the confiscation…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 13, 2022

UAE Summons Those Sharing Videos of Houthi Missile Attack Interception

The UAE public prosecutors' office summoned on Wednesday several people for sharing videos showing defense systems intercepting Monday's missile attack by Yemen's Houthi militia. The Public Prosecution advised the public that such videos threatened vital and military facilities in the country and national security and stability. It urged the public…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

Saudi Arabia: Hostile Foreign Parties Led Defamation Cyber-Attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution exposed on Monday campaigns led by adverse foreign parties aiming to mar the Kingdom’s reputation. It also stressed that anybody caught making false statements about matters ‘related to public order’ could face up to five years in jail and a SR3 million fine.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022