“The Public Prosecution has completed its investigations into cases related to the violation of the anti-coronavirus measures, and referred 19 suspects to criminal courts.”, said Adnan Al-Wadae, Chief Prosecutor.
The 12 suspects had disobeyed the mandatory home quarantine, by clearing out their homes during that time.
The reports indicated that 3 defendants had opened their shops and did their activities, in breach of the decisions to close commercial outlets and cafés.
They also revealed that 4 officials in some commercial outlets had not provided the health requirements to protect their customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A café was also charged fines.
The Public Prosecution had questioned the suspects and ordered their release on financial guarantees. It also referred them to the low criminal court, and they will stand trial on April 22.
Violating anti-coronavirus measures could give you a maximum of a three-year prison sentence and a maximum BD 10,000-fine.
