Sheikh speaks out over alleged Hajj scam

Sheikh Nasrullah Musthafa has been charged in connection with an alleged scam that saw four people leave for Mecca without arrangements in place for their pilgrimage.

Hajj is the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, required of all able Muslims at least once in their lifetime.

Mihaaru, citing an Islamic ministry official, reported Musthafa took money from the four but did not arrange for accommodation or an airport welcome. He is suing five reporters from Mihaaru and Vmedia, another news organisation that reported on the issue, for defamation.