Saudis Warned: ‘Shun Cover-Up Trade Traps’ By Expats

By Fauzia Arshi / Jeddah

A senior Saudi official has warned Saudi nationals against being lured into financial offers made by expatriates to cover up their illegal businesses in the Kingdom, adding that they would face stiff punishment for cover-up activities (known as “tasattur”).

“These illegal workers have offered fixed monthly payments to Saudis who cover up their businesses or a percentage of profit agreed upon between them,” said Mansour Al-Shathry, president of the Riyadh Center for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs).