Illegal residents deported: Saudi Arabia arrests 22,222 illegal residents in major crackdown
Sunday, 24 August 2025 () Saudi Arabia has arrested 22,222 individuals for violating residency, labor, and border security laws in a week-long crackdown. Over 12,900 have already been deported, with others awaiting repatriation. A majority of border crossers were Yemeni and Ethiopian nationals. Authorities are also targeting those who facilitate illegal residency, with penalties including hefty fines and imprisonment.
Saudi Arabia detained nearly 22,000 individuals between August 7 and 13, 2025, for violating residency, border security, and labor regulations during a... IndiaTimes
Sunday, 24 August 2025 ()
