Three employees from the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZTCA) at King Abdullah Por in Rabigh were arrested for accepting bribes from expatriates. The arrests were made in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior. This comes after an investigation revealed that the employees accepted a total of SR2,232,000 in bribes in exchange for facilitating the smuggling and export of 372 shipping containers of restricted petroleum products, specifically diesel. The expatriates involved in the case included four Yemenis, a Pakistani investor, and a Syrian national. The individuals used commercial entities’ names to carry out the smuggling operation.
The individuals arrested in connection with the bribery case were identified as Rashid Mohammed Al-Shabrami, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Jizani, and Saleh Hamoud Al-Harbi. They are accused of accepting bribes from the expatriates to help them smuggle and export petroleum products. Legal procedures are currently underway against those involved, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has emphasized its commitment to tackling corruption, ensuring accountability, and maintaining a zero-tolerance stance against the exploitation of public office for personal gain.
The expatriates who were involved in the bribery case included four Yemenis – Osama Mohsen Al-Olaqi, Abdulaziz Omar Al-Qaeti, Hussein Omar Al-Qaeti, and Saeed Awad Bazbaidi, as well as a Pakistani investor Fouad Salahuddin Bair and Syrian national Mohammad Ghanim Al-Manla. They allegedly paid the employees to help them smuggle and export restricted petroleum products. The individuals used the names of commercial entities to carry out the smuggling operation. The arrests were made following an investigation by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior.
The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has taken a strong stance against corruption and is committed to ensuring accountability and transparency in government. The arrests of the three employees from the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZTCA) at King Abdullah Port in Rabigh are part of a wider effort to root out corruption and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The individuals involved in the bribery case will face legal procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations to ensure justice is served.
The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a zero-tolerance stance against the exploitation of public office for personal gain. The arrests of the three employees from the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZTCA) at King Abdullah Port in Rabigh send a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Authority will continue to work diligently to tackle corruption, ensure transparency, and hold those who commit corrupt acts accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, the arrests of the three employees from the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZTCA) at King Abdullah Port in Rabigh for accepting bribes from expatriates to facilitate the smuggling of petroleum products highlight the commitment of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) to root out corruption and ensure accountability in government. The Authority will continue to work tirelessly to tackle corruption and maintain a zero-tolerance stance against the exploitation of public office for personal gain. Legal procedures are currently underway against those involved in the bribery case, and justice will be served in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
