BURAIDAH — The Qassim region police arrested two Saudi citizens and a Syrian resident for committing fraud by posting fake and misleading advertisements on social media offering Hajj services. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the legal procedures against them. Public Security urged Saudi citizens and residents to adhere to Hajj regulations and instructions and to report any violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.
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