Saudi marketUpdated 11h ago
Seven conditions govern concealment-penalty relief.
Lawyer Taghreed Haddadi told Okaz that Article 2 of the exemption rules sets out a possible route for someone involved in commercial concealment, but filing a report is only the start. The person must stop the conduct when reporting to the Ministry of Commerce, and no other perpetrator can have reported first. They must also report before authorities uncover the offense or identify anyone involved, then cooperate with the ministry and other authorities until proceedings end. The report must provide evidence that can help prove the offense, while relevant information and evidence remain intact. It must also help authorities reach other perpetrators’ proceeds or prevent them from controlling them. The criminal court decides whether all seven conditions are met, and the exemption does not cover zakat or tax obligations.
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Key Actors
- Ministry of Commerce
