Members of the commission saw two women entering the building in the central area of the city close to the Grand Mosque on Sunday morning. The members became suspicious as the building is only used during the Haj season and remains unoccupied for the rest of the year.

The members then confronted the building’s caretaker, an Egyptian man, who denied anyone was inside. The members then entered the building and discovered the six Indonesian women. None of the women had valid residence documents.

On questioning them, the women admitted they were waiting for customers. They also said the caretaker was their pimp. All of those arrested have been handed over to the police for further action.

The commission has also called on the authorities to take steps to prevent the misuse of unoccupied buildings that are reserved for pilgrims.