Saudi Arabia: 18 runaway housemaids, gang helping them find jobs arrested

2 expats, with the help of contracting firm, hired out the maids to companies

Last updated: September 14, 2021 | 16:50

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The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) said its inspection teams busted a racket involving illegally employing runaway maids. Photo for illustrative purposes.

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Dubai: A total of 18 runaway housemaids and members of a gang helping them find jobs have been arrested in Saudi Arabia, local media reported.

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) said its inspection teams busted a racket involving illegally employing runaway maids.

Acting on a tip-off, the ministry team raided the hideout of two expatriates of different nationalities who ran the racket; 18 runaway housemaids, and a number of expats who were involved in providing transportation and finding jobs for the runaway maids were arrested following the raid.

The ministry sources said the two expatriates, with the help of the contracting firm, hired out the maids to companies and establishments as part time cleaners.

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