The Municipal Guard in Benghazi has launched a wide-scale field campaign targeting commercial and service activities that have failed to activate electronic payment systems. The initiative aims to strengthen price control and ensure compliance with laws and regulations across the city.
Colonel Salah Al-Sahli, Director of Public Relations and Media at the Municipal Guard’s headquarters, said the campaign seeks to organise the local market and facilitate citizens’ access to modern payment services. He explained that the move is part of efforts to reduce cash transactions and enhance transparency in financial dealings.
The campaign involves on-site inspections of businesses and service providers within the city, with immediate closure of outlets that have not activated e-payment systems. Legal measures will also be taken against violators to ensure full enforcement of the rules.
Colonel Al-Sahli told the Libyan News Agency that the compliance requirements include activating e-payment services, adhering to relevant laws and regulations, and providing essential services to citizens.
He added that penalties for non-compliance include the immediate closure of the business, which will not be allowed to reopen until all legal conditions are met.
Al-Sahli urged business owners to rectify their situations promptly and align with the new requirements, affirming that the Municipal Guard will continue its monitoring campaigns to ensure full implementation of the decision.
