Saudi Authorities Detect Hundreds of Commercial Concealment Cases in August Inspections

239 suspected cases of commercial cover-up detected last month

RIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment conducted 5,161 inspection tours across Saudi Arabia during August. The inspection campaigns resulted in the detection of 239 suspected cases of commercial concealment, with the violators referred to the competent authorities for investigation and the imposition of deterrent penalties. Under the Anti-Concealment Law, penalties include imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to SR5 million, and the seizure and confiscation ...

By Saudi Gazette report