LONDON: Saudi authorities arrested an individual violating the country’s health regulations after being caught practicing a health profession without a license and promoting it on social media.
The suspect, an Arab expatriate, may face six months in prison and a fine of up to SR100,000 (approximately $26,000).
The Ministry of Health reported that authorities apprehended the individual in the Northern Borders Region for offering unauthorized health services, including occupational therapy, disk treatment, nerve correction, and post-thrombosis follow-ups, which posed risks to patient safety and violated health regulations.
The suspect visited patients’ homes to engage in unlicensed activities and was arrested in coordination with security authorities.
The ministry emphasized that it will not waver in cracking down on illegal practices and will continue to strengthen its supervisory campaigns to protect the community, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
It urged the public to report irregular health practices by calling the Unified Call Centre at 937, highlighting that community awareness and cooperation are essential defenses against these violations.
