Upon conviction for money laundering offenses involving more than SR63 million, a Saudi woman and her husband of Arab nationality were sentenced to a total of 12 years in prison and fines amounting to SR50 million.

Furthermore, the special court for economic offenses ordered the confiscation of SR63,045,550 in funds transferred abroad as well as the SR103322.23 seized in the accounts of the accused and the commercial entity, as well as travel bans for the woman citizen and deportation of foreign defendants after serving their prison terms.

Economic Crimes Prosecution investigations have proved that the woman citizen registered a commercial entity and opened a bank account for her husband of Arab nationality. He then agreed with one of his compatriots to use the commercial entity's account for money laundering offenses in exchange for a SR10000 monthly salary.

According to the source, the investigation procedures revealed SR63 million in financial flows in the commercial entity's account, which prompted the Public Prosecution to request customs data. Data revealed that the commercial entity carried out no imports or real and actual commercial activities.

The source confirmed that investigations were completed and the accused were referred to the competent court, which pronounced a preliminary verdict. Public Prosecution appealed the verdict, calling for a tougher penalty against the criminals.