Ministry of Islamic Affairs refers those involved in tampering with fingerprint systems and other incidents to the Public Prosecution

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs issued a ministerial decision regarding incidents of tampering with fingerprint systems used to verify attendance and departure, following the conclusion of investigations initiated by the ministry. The investigations led to the dismissal of an administrative supervisor and several male and female employees whose involvement was established. They were referred to the Public Prosecution, alongside the implementation of necessary legal measures to recover all funds disbursed to them without justification.

The ministry affirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public funds and preserving the integrity of public service, stating that it would not hesitate or show leniency in holding accountable anyone proven to be involved in interfering with the ministry’s systems or unlawfully appropriating public funds, regardless of their status or official position. This applies whether through administrative investigations or by referring cases to the Public Prosecution.

It clarified that other facts and suspicions uncovered during the investigations have also been referred to the Public Prosecution, emphasizing that accountability would not be limited to the primary offender but would extend to anyone proven to have participated in, contributed to, or facilitated the violations, as determined by the investigations.

The ministry stressed that “public funds are a trust, and the law will be applied to all without exception; neither official position nor rank will serve as a barrier to accountability.”

It further noted that the ministry continues to plug loopholes, strengthen oversight, and develop attendance and departure systems to prevent the recurrence of such incidents, protect state funds, uphold the dignity of public service, and ensure the regularity and smooth functioning of work.