Shortened Title: Ministry Cracks Down on Illegal Lottery Practices: Summons Issued for Businesses
The Ministry of Commerce is taking action against businesses and individuals who require consumers to buy goods in order to enter lottery-style contests.
Summons have been issued for these offenders, and the ministry has warned against such practices, including putting contest vouchers within items or raising prices during the contest.
The ministry is enforcing legal measures and may refer cases to the Public Prosecution.
The text highlights that lottery activities, including paying to participate or buying products to receive cash prizes, are illegal in the Kingdom according to current regulations.
Prohibited lottery practices include requiring purchases as a condition for contest entry and distributing prizes within products.
The Anti-Commercial Fraud Law and its Executive Regulations forbid such requirements in commercial competitions.
The text discusses the Saudi Arabian Anti-Commercial Fraud Law, which prohibits organizing commercial competitions that violate Shariah principles and local customs.
The Ministry responsible for media regulation will increase monitoring to ensure compliance with the law and its regulations.
It is important to obtain a license before organizing or advertising any commercial contests.