Illegal workers training runaways to set up online stores in Riyadh
Saudi authorities uncovered a group of runaway Asian workers in Riyadh training others to establish and manage online stores without permits.
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AIThe Ministry of Commerce has detected a group of Asian workers in violation of residency laws—runaways from their sponsors—who were establishing and managing online stores for their own benefit after receiving training at an unauthorized facility in Riyadh. The facility was operated by a foreign investor and two other residents, both also in violation of regulations.
In an official statement, the ministry said that, based on its findings, a joint campaign was carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Riyadh police field enforcement unit. The operation targeted the facility in the Batha district of Riyadh, where unlicensed training was being offered on how to create and manage online stores. Each trainee was charged 300 riyals, with the promise of receiving an international certificate in e-commerce.
Authorities apprehended the violating workers and initiated legal procedures against them. The two non-compliant residents were referred to the relevant authorities, while the foreign investor was referred to the Ministry of Investment for further legal action and the application of prescribed penalties.
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