Saudi man executed for child sexual offenses in Makkah
The Interior Ministry has executed a Saudi national in Makkah after he was convicted of committing sexual crimes against minors, following a final court ruling and royal order.
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AIThe Ministry of Interior has announced the execution of Ayed bin Abduh bin Berki Ardi, a Saudi citizen, in the Makkah region after he was convicted of committing an indecent act with a minor girl and sexually harassing other underage girls.
The ministry stated that security authorities arrested the offender, who was referred to the competent court. He was found guilty of the charges, and due to the repeated and serious nature of his crimes, he was sentenced to death under discretionary punishment.
The statement confirmed that the verdict became final after appeals and was upheld by the Supreme Court, with a royal order issued to carry out the sentence in accordance with Islamic law.
The execution was carried out on Saturday, 27 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to November 7, 2026, in the Makkah region.
The Ministry of Interior stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to justice, security, and the enforcement of Islamic law against anyone who endangers public safety, warning that those who commit such crimes will face the prescribed legal punishment.