The Ministry of Interior's security authorities clarified the circumstances surrounding a video circulated on social media in which a foreign woman alleged that police officers had demanded $500 in exchange for arranging a sightseeing tour for her and her husband.
The woman also claimed that a police officer requested money to stamp her passport as she was leaving the country.
Security Authorities Monitor the Circulated Video
Security authorities monitored the video after it was posted through a personal social media account belonging to a woman who holds the nationality of a foreign country.
In the video, she claimed that police officers had asked her for $500 to arrange a sightseeing tour for her and her husband.
She also alleged that a police officer requested a payment in exchange for stamping her passport when she departed the country.
Investigations Refute the Claims
Following examination and criminal investigations, authorities determined that the allegations made in the video were unfounded.
Investigations showed that on April 30, the woman and her husband had requested to arrange a sightseeing tour in the country.
Tourism Company Requested Payment for the Tour
The investigation found that the woman contacted a tourism company to obtain the necessary permits for organizing the tour.
The company requested payment for arranging the trips, but the woman refused to pay the required amount.
The investigation found no evidence that police officers had requested money to organize the tour or that any payment was demanded in connection with departure procedures.
Woman Left the Country Without Making Any Payments
Investigations confirmed that the woman left the country on May 6 without paying any money to any authority or individual.
Accordingly, the claims made in the circulated video regarding a $500 payment to arrange the tour or a payment requested in exchange for stamping her passport were found to be unsubstantiated.
What is the truth behind the foreign woman's video?
Security investigations determined that her claims about police officers demanding money were unfounded.
Did police officers request $500 for a sightseeing tour?
The investigation found that the requested payment was related to tour arrangements by a tourism company, not a demand made by police officers.
Did the woman pay any money before leaving the country?
She left the country without paying any money to any authority or individuals.
When did the woman leave the country?
She left the country on May 6.
When did she request the sightseeing tour?
She and her husband requested the tour on April 30.
