Two arrested over Riyadh break-in, rape

By MUHAMMAD HUMAIDAN | ARAB NEWS

JEDDAH: Riyadh police on Wednesday announced the arrest of two men on charges they broke into a home wearing masks and raped a girl while her family was away and then robbed the house.

The police didn’t say when the crime took place except to say it happened during Ramadan and the suspects were apprehended “in a record short time.” They were passed over to prosecutors.

Meanwhile, the court of appeals in Riyadh upheld the sentence of seven men found guilty of armed robbery in different Riyadh districts. Five of the men were sentenced to eight years in prison and 400 lashes. One man received a 10-year sentence and 500 lashes. The seventh man received six years and 300 lashes.

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SAIF

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Funny that arab news did not mention the nationality this time... surely they were saudis which is why you don't see the keyword 'deportation'

I pity the future of journalism in this country with such open discrimination and biased reporting...

MOHAMMED SAJID ALI

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Riyadh Police has proved and once again demosterated their ability and agility. But, I would like to request to the Riyadh Police department to increase the night patrols in order to check out the criminals who are creating havoc on the innocent citizens and guest workers. It is become normal to hear the snatching of mobile phones, Ladies purses and looting the pedestrians in the main streets. These goons are unfortunately black people nationality unknown. But, they are teens and almost always in groups of three or four with bicycles or small motorcycles. The following districts in Riyadh city are affected by these black teens are Hai Al Manfuha, Hai Al Ghuberah, Hai Al Wazarat, Al Batha, Deerah and Marghab in down town Riyadh. Apart from the down town the labor camps in Sanaiyah new and old are also in the grip of the criminals. Please act quickly in order to check now, it said that nipping the bud is easier rather than waiting for the problem blow out of proportion and cause a irrepairable lose to the peace and tranqulity of Riyadh. I sincerely request the Riyadh police to takeup this matter and return peace bak to the Streets of Riyadh.

ANIS AHMAD

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If in Saudia also some people are doing crimes - they should be segregagated by their nationality - if there is average of any one nationality is more - restrict their visa to limit - and only good educated people who has previous records of private/ Govt jobs should be given chance - and increase the age limit also -

LUKMON

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that judge is good for them and it will serve as a lesson for other criminals

ASLAM

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Now,It's time to open your eyes and brains. If you relax Sharia under pressure or influence or to save Saudi nationals kiths and kin.you will see the worst to come. Allow the rule of Almighty Allah honestly and see the difference.
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