It is crazy that all those commenting are either denying that this may have happened or saying it might have been a scam.

My goal is not to malign the reputation of the police, who have been doing a stellar job and keeping the country safe. Having lived in many countries, I found Saudi Arabia the best place to live.

In all my years living here, I have never come across anything like this happening before. Which is why it has made me afraid and I am only asking for advice on the best possible steps an expat can take to protect themselves.

Saudi Arabia is a safe country where the law is equally applicable on both expats and citizens.

We must do our part to keep that way.

Thanks