Man arrested for blackmailing women in fake job offer scam

He then saved the files and pictures on his phone and threatened to blackmail them if they did not comply with his demands. (Supplied)
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Updated 04 August 2022
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Man arrested for blackmailing women in fake job offer scam

  • The man contacted the women online and asked them to send him their official documents for employment

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested a man who attempted to blackmail several women after he lured them in with the prospects of job offers, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The man contacted the women online and asked them to send him their official documents for employment, according to a statement by the Public Prosecution.

He then saved the files and pictures on his phone and threatened to blackmail them if they did not comply with his demands, the statement added.

A case has been filed against him, the SPA reported, adding that the Public Prosecution said it will continue to crack down on individuals who try to exploit others.


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.