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Article 27

No: M/20 Date(g): 25/10/2017 | Date(h): 5/2/1439 Status: In-Force

Effective from Nov 04 2017 - Nov 07 2017
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Whoever committing a crime of money laundering, as stipulated in Article 2 of the Law, shall be subject to imprisonment for a period up to fifteen years and no less than three years, as well as a fine not exceeding seven million riyals or both if the crime accompanied by any of the following:
 1-Commits the crime through an organized crime syndicate;
 2-Uses violence or weapons
 3-Occupied a public office and the crime is connected thereto or if such person abuses his/her powers or influence in committing the crime;
 4-Trafficking in human beings.
 5-Exploits persons or minors and the like;
 6-Commits the crime through a correctional, charitable or educational institution or in a social service facility; or
 7-Has a prior conviction in the Kingdom or abroad.