King Salman orders release of prisoners jailed on financial charges in Taif

Update King Salman orders release of prisoners jailed on financial charges in Taif
King Salman has ordered the release of all prisoners who are insolvent in rights cases and not involved in criminal ones in Taif. (SPA)
Updated 23 September 2018
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King Salman orders release of prisoners jailed on financial charges in Taif

King Salman orders release of prisoners jailed on financial charges in Taif

TAIF: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered the release of all prisoners who are jailed on financial charges, the Saudi Press Agency reported. 

Prince Mohammad bin Salman, also the deputy prime minster and Saudi Arabia’s minister of defense, said during his royal highness’ visit to Taif province on Saturday, that the Saudi king has ordered the release of prisoners jailed on financial charges not criminal charges. 

The decision applies to inmates who have been proven to be financially unable in the province of Taif. The King also ordered the payment of their dues.