7 arrested for money laundering

Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department

Seven individuals of Arab nationality were arrested by the Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department at the Ministry of Interior.  

The Ministry stated that the seven individuals were arrested while "attempting to launder illegally acquired money by buying luxury cars for cash and exporting them abroad."

A video shared by the Ministry on social media also mentioned that a team of investigators was formed to follow the case. 

The Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Dept arrested 7 persons from Arab nationalities, while attempting to launder illegally acquired money by buying luxury cars and exporting k. They have been referred to the Public Prosecution to complete necessary procedures against them. pic.twitter.com/4tLuMciE4w

— Ministry of Interior (@MOI_QatarEn) July 12, 2022

After obtaining the necessarily legal permits, MOI seized seven vehicles while they were ready to be exported outside the country and presented them to the Public Prosecution. 

The Ministry also stated that the individuals were referred to the Public Prosecution to complete necessary procedures against them.