15 years prison and a million riyal fine for transporting infiltrators

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has reinforced stringent penalties against those who aid or abet individuals violating the Kingdom's border security system. The ministry emphasized that facilitating the entry, transportation, or harboring of undocumented individuals within the Kingdom carries severe consequences.

Offenders face a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years. In addition to imprisonment, a substantial fine of up to one million Saudi riyals may be imposed. Furthermore, any means of transport or accommodation used to shelter these individuals will be subject to confiscation. The ministry also stated that convicted individuals will be publicly shamed.

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Anyone who facilitates the entry of violators of the border security system into the Kingdom, or transports them within it, or provides them with shelter, or offers them any assistance or service in any form, exposes themselves to penalties of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to one million riyals, confiscation of the means of transport and accommodation used for shelter, and public shaming.

The ministry clarified that such actions are considered major offenses that warrant immediate detention. These crimes are deemed to undermine the nation's honor and trust, highlighting the seriousness with which Saudi Arabia approaches border security.

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This crime is considered a major offense warranting detention, and it undermines honor and trust.