Shop under investigation over pricing scandal

Manama : A probe has been launched into a shopping outlet suspected of tampering with the prices is under investigation, said Prosecutor Mohammed Abdulla.

The Directorate of Consumer Protection, an affiliate of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and Tourism, referred the case to the Public Prosecution which launched the probe.

Legal action was taken against the shopping outlet after discovering an intriguing discrepancy between the prices displayed on the shelves and the product tags.

The Public Prosecution summoned the witnesses and ordered the bills and receipts featuring the violations to be submitted so as to identify the lawbreakers and hold them accountable.