By ARAB NEWS

Published: Jul 30, 2010 23:52 Updated: Jul 30, 2010 23:52

JEDDAH: An 18-year-old Saudi man reportedly tried to deceive security guards at a mall in Jeddah by telling them that he is a prince and is one of the entourage of a high-ranking prince in Jeddah and that he wanted to enter the mall, the police announced Friday.

The police said the guards were suspicious and informed them of the case. The police said they arrived and arrested young man.

According to legal sources, the punishment for impersonating a royal family member is jail up to three years and a fine of up to SR50,000.

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