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Posted On: 23 September 2021 09:47 am
Updated On: 23 September 2021 10:03 am

MOI arrests expat for engaging in financial activities without licenses; large sums of cash, cars seized

Vrinda Abilash
Vrinda Abilash
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The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced that the Economic and Cyber Crimes Department at the General Directorate of Investigation arrested an expat on charges of engaging in investment and financing activities without obtaining the required licenses from the competent authorities in the country.

Expat arrested for engaging in financial activities without licenses in Qatar
Image Credit: MOI

During the interrogation, he confessed to the accusations. As per MOI, he is referred to the Public Prosecution to complete its procedures on charges of practising financial activities without licenses and money laundering.

Expat arrested for engaging in financial activities without licenses in Qatar
Image Credit: MOI

MOI also noted that several investment contracts and a large amount of money in Qatari and foreign currencies were seized after raiding his residence. In addition, some cars and expensive residential units were also found in his possession.

Source and cover image credit: MOI