An expatriate in Saudi Arabia has been arrested and charged with financial fraud by the Public Prosecution. He has been sent to a criminal court, where the prosecution is seeking the maximum penalty of 7 years in prison and a fine of up to 5 million Saudi Riyals, as stipulated in the Cybercrime Law and the Anti-Financial Fraud and Breach of Trust Law.

Details of the Financial Fraud Scheme

Following a thorough investigation, authorities uncovered that the expatriate had committed financial fraud by stealing personal details from an online platform. He used these stolen identities to obtain driver's licenses and secretly opened bank accounts using the victims' data.

Investigation and Arrest

The Public Prosecution completed its investigation into the financial fraud charges, leading to the arrest of the expatriate. The accused is now facing serious legal consequences for his actions.

Public Prosecution's Warning to the Public

The Saudi Public Prosecution has issued a warning to the public, urging them to be vigilant with their private information. The authority emphasized that there will be strict legal repercussions for anyone involved in fraudulent activities.

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