According to the official account of the “Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia”, several Chinese citizens were recently detained by relevant Saudi authorities for not declaring large amounts of cash they are carrying when entering and leaving the country in accordance with the requirements of Saudi Arabia's newly revised “Anti-Money Laundering Law Enforcement Regulations”. Furthermore, there are frequent cases of telecom fraud and private exchange fraud against Chinese citizens. The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia solemnly reminds Chinese citizens in Saudi Arabia to abide by local regulations and beware of all kinds of fraud. 1. Strictly comply with Saudi customs's new cash and valuables declaration regulations The Saudi General Administration of Taxation and Customs recently issued an amendment to the “Anti-Money Laundering Law Enforcement Regulations” to lower the declaration threshold for travelers entering and leaving the country from the original 60,000 Saudi riyals to 40,000 Saudi riyals or the equivalent in foreign currency. Passengers carrying precious metals such as gold bars, gemstones, or jewellery worth 40,000 Saudi riyals must also submit a written declaration to Saudi Customs and present relevant invoices to verify the value. Chinese citizens are requested to pay attention to Saudi Arabia's adjustments to the above regulations. If you really need to bring a large amount of cash into and out of the country, be sure to submit a written declaration through the customs declaration channel. If you are carrying precious metals, gemstones, or jewelry, please bring the relevant invoice with you for inspection. 2. Preventing Telecom Fraud and Foreign Exchange Fraud Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will not notify the person concerned by telephone about credit card fraud, civil or criminal cases, or problems with a passport or residence permit, let alone request personal bank card or account information over the phone. Chinese citizens are requested to be alert and not to easily provide sensitive information such as personal identification documents, bank card numbers, and passwords to unfamiliar calls or online information. Never take “preferential exchange rate” exchange information posted on social media, WeChat groups and other channels lightly. Be sure to conduct foreign exchange transactions through regular banks or legal exchange agencies to avoid personal and property loss or involvement in criminal cases of money laundering due to private exchange of foreign exchange.

According to the official account of the “Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia”, several Chinese citizens were recently detained by relevant Saudi authorities for not declaring large amounts of cash they are carrying when entering and leaving the country in accordance with the requirements of Saudi Arabia's newly revised “Anti-Money Laundering Law Enforcement Regulations”. Furthermore, there are frequent cases of telecom fraud and private exchange fraud against Chinese citizens. The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia solemnly reminds Chinese citizens in Saudi Arabia to abide by local regulations and beware of all kinds of fraud. 1. Strictly comply with Saudi customs's new cash and valuables declaration regulations The Saudi General Administration of Taxation and Customs recently issued an amendment to the “Anti-Money Laundering Law Enforcement Regulations” to lower the declaration threshold for travelers entering and leaving the country from the original 60,000 Saudi riyals to 40,000 Saudi riyals or the equivalent in foreign currency. Passengers carrying precious metals such as gold bars, gemstones, or jewellery worth 40,000 Saudi riyals must also submit a written declaration to Saudi Customs and present relevant invoices to verify the value. Chinese citizens are requested to pay attention to Saudi Arabia's adjustments to the above regulations. If you really need to bring a large amount of cash into and out of the country, be sure to submit a written declaration through the customs declaration channel. If you are carrying precious metals, gemstones, or jewelry, please bring the relevant invoice with you for inspection. 2. Preventing Telecom Fraud and Foreign Exchange Fraud Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will not notify the person concerned by telephone about credit card fraud, civil or criminal cases, or problems with a passport or residence permit, let alone request personal bank card or account information over the phone. Chinese citizens are requested to be alert and not to easily provide sensitive information such as personal identification documents, bank card numbers, and passwords to unfamiliar calls or online information. Never take “preferential exchange rate” exchange information posted on social media, WeChat groups and other channels lightly. Be sure to conduct foreign exchange transactions through regular banks or legal exchange agencies to avoid personal and property loss or involvement in criminal cases of money laundering due to private exchange of foreign exchange.