Fine of 3 Million & 5 Years Jail for Spreading Rumours

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Public Prosecution have announced a fine of 3 Million Saudi Riyals along with 5 year imprisonment (Jail) for any person who is sharing fake news or spreading rumours which might also affect public order and security as a punishable cybercrime.

According to the article 6 of the Cybercrimes Regulations stipulates a maximum 5-year imprisonment and a maximum SR3 million fine or one of these two penalties for those who produce or spread or share electronically anything that breaches public order, religious values, public morals and privacy.

Sharing or spreading rumors or fake news that might affect public order and security is considered cybercrime punishable by 5-year imprisonment and SR 3 million fine.

The same penalty will applicable if such materials are prepared or sent electronically or stored on computer and in social media networks in Saudi Arabia