Saudi Arabia.. Interior Ministry announces execution of a person in the Eastern Province and reveals his crime

- The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday the execution of a death sentence "as a deterrent" against one of the perpetrators in the Eastern Province, according to the Saudi Press Agency "SPA". The Saudi Ministry of Interior stated in a statement: "Abuti Valil, of Indian nationality, was involved in smuggling methamphetamine into the Kingdom."

The ministry added: "By the grace of God, the security authorities were able to arrest the mentioned perpetrator, and the investigation with him led to charges being filed against him for committing the crime. He was referred to the competent court, which issued a ruling confirming the charges against him and sentenced him to death (as a deterrent). The ruling became final after being upheld by his reference, and a royal order was issued to implement what was legally decided," according to the SPA. The Saudi Ministry of Interior confirmed that "the death sentence (as a deterrent) was carried out against the perpetrator Abuti Valil, of Indian nationality, on Sunday, 16/4/1448 AH, corresponding to 27/9/2026 AD in the Eastern Province."