Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution refers two residents to court over money laundering charges

A Saudi banker counts new one hundred riyals bearing the portrait of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud at a bank in Riyadh, 05 June 2007. (AFP)
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Updated 29 August 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution refers two residents to court over money laundering charges

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution has referred two residents to court accused of laundering 2.5 million Saudi riyals ($666,667).  

An official source from the public prosecution revealed that the two individuals had deposited the money into bank accounts belonging to commercial entities without specifying the source of funds, according to Al-Ekhbariya. 

The accused were arrested and referred to the appropriate court.


Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula

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Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula

  • Company voluntarily recalls its Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima products over concerns they might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by bacteria
  • Saudi Food and Drug Authority says recall is precautionary and no related illnesses have been reported, but advises consumers to dispose of recalled products immediately

RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Tuesday warned the public not to consume certain Nestle infant formula products, after the company issued a voluntary recall over concerns about possible contamination.

The advisory covers products marketed under the Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima brands. They might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by the Bacillus cereus bacteria, which can pose a risk to infant health, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Saudi authority said the recall was a precautionary measure and no related illnesses have been reported. Possible symptoms of exposure can include nausea, repeated vomiting and abdominal pain.

It advised consumers to dispose of the recalled products immediately, and said it was coordinating with Nestle to ensure they are removed from stores and is monitoring the process.

Full details of the affected products, including batch numbers, are available at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website. The organization said consumers can report any food safety concerns by calling 19999.