JEDDAH: The Labor and Social Development Ministry has uncovered 84 advertisements promoting the illegal trade in housemaids, a local publication reported on Monday.
Mohammed Al-Faleh, assistant deputy minister for inspection and development of the work environment, said the people behind these advertisements are considered criminals.
The advertisements have been studied and passed onto the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution, he said. Suspects arrested would be charged with human trafficking and violating the country’s labor and residence regulations.
Al-Faleh said that the advertisements offer maids and drivers, including the processing of visas for a fee. He said citizens and residents must contact authorized recruitment offices and companies listed on the Musaned portal to hire workers. Customers can inquire or file a complaint on 19911 or through the Ministry of Interior’s customer service number 989.
Mohammed Al-Faleh, assistant deputy minister for inspection and development of the work environment, said the people behind these advertisements are considered criminals.
The advertisements have been studied and passed onto the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution, he said. Suspects arrested would be charged with human trafficking and violating the country’s labor and residence regulations.
Al-Faleh said that the advertisements offer maids and drivers, including the processing of visas for a fee. He said citizens and residents must contact authorized recruitment offices and companies listed on the Musaned portal to hire workers. Customers can inquire or file a complaint on 19911 or through the Ministry of Interior’s customer service number 989.
