Ministry of Commerce cracks down on violations in Al-Jaleeb: 10 shops closed, 152 reports filed

- All apprehended violators were referred to the Commercial Prosecution

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the closure of 10 non-compliant commercial establishments and the issuance of 152 seizure reports during a joint government campaign carried out by regulatory and security authorities in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area, as part of ongoing efforts to curb commercial violations and protect consumers.

Faisal Al-Ansari, Director of the Commercial Control Department, stated that the campaign, which involved the Farwaniya Emergency Center and the Ministry’s emergency teams, included intensive inspection rounds across various commercial activities, resulting in the detection of diverse violations and the taking of legal action against those responsible.

He clarified that the campaign led to the closure of a restaurant and a café for selling adulterated and expired goods, as well as the seizure of gold shops that violated ministerial decisions by failing to provide electronic payment services.

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Al-Ansari added that the regulatory teams also seized establishments recruiting domestic workers who collected fees in cash, in violation of prevailing regulations, alongside travel agencies operating without valid licenses.

He emphasized the continuation of inspection campaigns across various areas and commercial activities to strengthen market oversight, noting that all apprehended violators were referred to the Commercial Prosecution to complete legal procedures.