In 2018, Qadri was arrested in Saudi Arabia during the Umrah pilgrimage. He was accused of making "inflammatory statements" during a sermon in Mecca. Qadri was deported back to Pakistan, where he was released without charge.
The Saudi government has not provided any specific details about the charges against Qadri. However, it is believed that he was targeted because of his criticism of the Saudi government's religious policies. Qadri has spoken out against the Saudi government's decision to ban the construction of new mosques in the country and has criticized the Saudi government's close relationship with the United States.
Qadri's deportation has been condemned by his supporters in Pakistan. They argue that he was targeted because of his religious beliefs and that he was not given a fair trial. The Pakistani government has also protested Qadri's deportation and has called for Saudi Arabia to provide more information about the charges against him.