Algiers police, specifically the major crime division of El Biar, have arrested two individuals managing a travel agency involved in a fraud scheme. The suspects deceived 64 victims by promising them courtesy visas for Hajj and Umrah in exchange for large sums of money. Following multiple complaints, authorities launched an investigation that led to the arrest of the two individuals. The total amount stolen reached 11 billion and 365 million centimes. The suspects have been brought before the public prosecutor at the Bir Mourad Raïs court to face legal proceedings.