Public warned against illegal fundraisers

The Interior Ministry on Monday warned the public against unauthorized fundraising campaigns, saying some of those claiming to collect money for Syrian refugees are in fact donating to suspicious groups.
Security authorities have orders to arrest those who raise funds without having permits, said Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman of the ministry, in a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency.
Al-Turki urged caution in dealing with unauthorized campaigns, warning that funds might reach suspicious groups or that such campaigns could be mere scams.
Saudi Arabia pays special attention to Syrian refugees through a national campaign led by the interior minister.
Saudi relief supplies are distributed among the refugees through well-known agencies such as the Saudi Red Crescent and the International Islamic Relief Organization.