Hajj Campaign Operator Receives One-Year Sentence; Associates Acquitted

He further highlighted a concurrent Saudi investigation resulting in the conviction of another individual, weakening the case against the Bahraini defendants. He also emphasised that the public prosecution had issued a dismissal order against them.

Attorney Al Asfoor's defense successfully exonerated her client, the staff member, demonstrating his lack of involvement in the permit issuance or forgery. She emphasised his role as a simple receptionist and his lack of authority regarding financial transactions or permits.

The initial investigation, triggered by a report from the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments regarding the forged permits discovered by Saudi authorities, led to the detention of the three individuals.