7,463 field inspection visits were carried out.
326 arrest reports were written, and 354 reports were referred to the competent judiciary.
It responded to 426 complaints.
– Since the beginning of the year – from January 1 to June 19 of this year: 10,567 field inspection visits were carried out.
472 arrest reports were written, and 652 reports were referred to the judiciary.
It issued 10 trading suspension decisions against commercial institutions and responded to 608 complaints.
– In the week of June 15 until June 19:
The Consumer Protection Directorate responded to 17 complaints and carried out 453 investigations, resulting in 16 arrest reports, and 13 reports were referred to the judiciary.
The intensification of the Consumer Protection Directorate’s oversight tours has continued since the beginning of the current war, following a circular by the Minister of Economy and Trade, Dr. Amer Al-Bassat called for stricter censorship (issued on 3/3/2026).”
The Ministry of Economy and Trade confirmed “the continuation of its monitoring campaigns in coordination with the security services, and its taking the necessary legal measures against violators, to ensure consumer protection and market stability.”
