Makkah Region police arrested an Egyptian resident for fraud after posting advertisements on social media offering fake permits to enter the holy sites and fraudulent Hajj services, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.
Legal action was taken against him and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.
The General Directorate of Public Security urged citizens and residents to adhere to Hajj regulations and guidelines and to report violators.
On Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the penalties that will be imposed on violators of the regulations requiring a permit to perform Hajj.
A fine of up to SAR20,000 will be imposed on any individual found performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit.
A fine of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on any person who applies for the issuance of a visit visa of any type for an individual who performs or attempts to perform Hajj without a permit.
Infiltrators, including residents and those who overstay their visas, will be deported back to their countries and banned them from entering the Kingdom for 10 years.
