Hajj fraud: UK victims speak out
This year’s hajj pilgrimage was particularly important to Mohammad Jawaid Mir, because he knew it would probably be his last.
The 71-year-old British citizen suffers from diabetes and chronic kidney disease and fears his deteriorating health will make future visits to Saudi Arabia impossible.
So when Mr. Mir paid a large deposit on a £7,590 ($12,200) hajj tour for himself and his wife, it was with the knowledge it would probably be his last opportunity to visit the plains of Mount Arafat or drink from the Zamzam Well.