Archive · 27 May 2025
Abdul Rahim Sentenced, Likely Release in 2026 Following Murder Conviction
Abdul Rahim, from India, was convicted of murder in Saudi Arabia and has been in jail for 19 years.
He was sentenced to 20 years, but he's expected to be released in December 2026 because he's already served most of his time.
He was accused of killing his employer's son in 2006.
People around the world raised a lot of money to give to the victim's family, which made them agree to let go of the death sentence.
Because of Saudi Arabian laws, he was also tried under other laws, and the court made the final decision after 9 months.
Abdul Rahim, imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for 19 years, received a 20-year sentence.
He was convicted of murdering his employer's 14-year-old differently-abled son in 2006.
A global crowdfunding effort raised ₹35 crore to pay 'blood money' to the victim's family.
The victim's family agreed to forgo the death sentence after receiving the funds.
Rahim is likely to be released in December 2026, having served 19 years.
- Who
- Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha, was sentenced for murder.
- What
- Rahim was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the murder of his employer's son.
- When
- The final verdict was made on May 26th, with an expected release in December 2026.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- He was tried for murder in Saudi Arabia due to the death of his employer's son.
- Defendant
- Abdul Rahim
- Location of Crime
- Saudi Arabia
- Original Crime
- Murder
- Year of Imprisonment
- 2006
- Sentence
- 20 years rigorous imprisonment
- Likely Release Date
- December 2026
- Blood Money Amount
- ₹35 crore