No. Article 3 of the Saudi Law of Criminal Procedure states clearly that no penalty may be imposed on any person except upon conviction of an act that violates Sharia or applicable law, and only after a trial conducted in accordance with Sharia principles. This is a fundamental due process protection embedded in Saudi criminal law.
Saudi courts apply both Sharia principles and state laws that are consistent with the Quran and Sunnah, as outlined in Article 1. This dual framework means that even offenses covered by secular regulations must go through the formal judicial process before any punishment can be handed down.
For expats, this is reassuring: administrative complaints, employer disputes, or accusations from a sponsor (kafeel) cannot by themselves result in criminal punishment — a court process is required. However, note that pre-trial detention is legally possible, so securing legal counsel early is critical to protecting your rights and minimizing time spent detained before a verdict.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Saudi Arabia.