The Economic and Cyber Crimes Department at the General Directorate of Investigation arrested an Asian man on charges of engaging in investment and financing activities without obtaining the required licenses from the competent authorities in the country.

The Ministry of Interiort (MoI) said in a series of tweets that several investment contracts and a large amount of money in Qatari and foreign currencies were seized after raiding the residence of the individual. In addition, some cars and expensive residential units were also found in his possession.

During the interrogation, the individual confessed to the accusations and the authorities have referred him to the Public Prosecution to complete its procedures on charges of practising financial activities without licenses and money laundering.

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