18 Pakistanis and Afghans arrested in Makkah for forging iqamas, Nusuk cards and Hajj wristbands
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18 Pakistanis and Afghans arrested in Makkah for forging iqamas, Nusuk cards and Hajj wristbands

May 9, 2026
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MAKKAH — Makkah region police arrested 18 residents of Pakistani and Afghan nationalities for forging residency permits (iqama), Nusuk cards, and Hajj wristbands. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures.The General Directorate of Public Security urged all citizens and residents to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions and to report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.

18 Pakistanis and Afghans arrested in Makkah for forging iqamas, Nusuk cards and Hajj wristbands
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