Mass crackdown in Saudi Arabia: Arrests over 22,000 in one week for residency and labour violations

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Saudi Arabia detained 22,147 individuals between July 24-30, 2025, for violating residency, labor, and border regulations. A significant number, 11,000, have already been deported. Authorities intercepted illegal entrants, primarily Ethiopians and Yemenis, and those attempting unauthorized exits. Stiff penalties, including imprisonment, hefty fines, and asset seizure, await anyone aiding these violators, as the Kingdom intensifies its zero-tolerance approach.

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Crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 22,000 residency, border, and labour law violators in one week

Saudi Arabia detained nearly 22,000 individuals between August 7 and 13, 2025, for violating residency, border security, and labor regulations during a...
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Mass crackdown in Saudi Arabia: Arrests over 22,000 in one week for residency and labour violations

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