Tawir, currently imprisoned in Al-Malaz prison in Riyadh after being convicted four years ago, was told the father and his cousin were willing to accept SR2 million in blood money as long as it was paid within six months. If the amount was not paid by then, the execution would be carried out.
Tawir, a mother of a four-year-old girl, is calling on King Abdullah to intervene in her case.
The maid’s victim died from internal bleeding after she hit him on the head. She claimed she was defending herself, but failed to prove this in court.
Naseer Dandani, legal adviser to the Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh, said Tawir is hoping the generosity of King Abdullah will save her.
The Riyadh governorate and the Indonesian Embassy have been discussing the case for some time.
A committee that aims to reconcile victims’ families to accept blood money and secure pardon for convicted murderers was able to offer a permanent stay of execution for Tawir as long as she paid the SR2 million.
However, a copy of the committee’s letter seen by Arab News states that the maid is to pay the money within six months or she will be executed.