Dear Anas Rahman,
According to the legal framework and rules related to the criminal procedures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically Royal Decree No. M/39, the following procedure needs to be followed:
- Article 45 states that, "Upon apprehending the accused, he may be searched and the search may extend to his personal effects. The accusing officer may seize whatever objects appear to be relevant to the crime." This indicates that the police have the right to seize personal belongings such as your brother's phone, wallet, and ID.
- As for retrieved seized items, implementing regulations of Royal Decree No. M/39, Article 101 explains that "The Public Prosecutor has power to decide on the disposal of the seized items as he deems appropriate. If they are not needed, they may be returned to their owner unless their return is deemed detrimental to the interest of the investigation and the lawsuit, in which case their return shall be deferred." This suggests that the return of your brother's personal belongings mainly depends on the relevance of these items to the ongoing investigation.
You should contact the Public Prosecution, who may have seized your brother's belongings as part of the arrest procedure. You may need to provide documents to prove your relation to your detainee brother and your identities. Depending on the need of the Public Prosecution office, this might involve:
1. Your own identification papers, such as a National ID or Iqama (residence permit)
2. Proofs of your relationship such as a family card or a document carrying both your names issued by a reliable authority
3. Letter of authorization from your detained brother (if possible), indicating that you have the right to collect his belongings
Please note that this procedure may change depending on the exact circumstances of your brother's detention and the nature of his case.
I hope this information proves helpful, and wish you good luck with retrieving your brother's belongings.
Best regards,
(Your name)
