The men are also suspected of armed robbery and assaulting foreigners in the city. The police said the young gang leader admitted committing about 24 armed robberies with the help of his co-conspirators. The police said they received a number of complaints from foreigners that they were beaten up by Saudi youths who stole their mobile phones, money and other belongings.

According to the police, the criminal admitted that he stole cash, gold, jewels, mobile phones, laptops and other valuables.