Qatar Imposes Up To 15 Years In Prison And 200K Fine For Witchcraft And Fraud

Qatar just slammed the door on fraudsters in the spiritual world and it’s not messing around. The country’s penal code now fully criminalizes witchcraft, quackery, and all kinds of shady “supernatural healing.” If you’re caught practicing, promoting, hosting, or covering up these acts, you could be sentenced to 3–15 years in prison and fined up to QR 200,000.

What the Law Says?

According to the updated Law No. 22 of 2015, which amends Qatar’s Penal Code (Law No. 11 of 2004), the crime covers anyone who “uses words, actions, or methods” to trick people, making them believe in their ability to cast spells, predict the future, read minds, or “know the unseen.”

 

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But it doesn’t stop at the person doing the trickery. The law also targets the whole operation:

• Mediators, hosts, or managers of places where these “magic” acts happen are punishable.
• Promoters or anyone who tries to hide these fraudulent practices also faces the same harsh penalties.
• Courts can seize money, tools, or anything used for the fraud, and even shut down the premises.
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• On the flip side, whistleblowers get a break: if one of the fraudsters turns themselves in before getting caught, they can be exempted from punishment.

Why It Matters

• Protecting the vulnerable: This isn’t just about superstition, it’s about people being scammed when they’re desperate or seeking hope.

• Strong deterrent: With such steep penalties, Qatar is sending a clear message: don’t play games with people’s beliefs.

• Cracking down on networks: By punishing promoters and hosts, the law goes after entire fraudulent systems, not just lone con artists.

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