Jailed, fined for insulting Arab countries and false news

TDT | Manama

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The Lower Criminal Court has sentenced a defendant to four months in prison for insulting Arab countries and deliberately spreading false news.

The court also ordered the confiscation of electronic devices used in the offence and fined the defendant BD100 for all charges linked to the case.

The Public Prosecution said it received a report from the Directorate of Anti-Electronic Crimes after monitoring a televised interview in which the defendant appeared and made statements on social media platforms containing false information and offensive remarks against Arab states.

The statements also included incitement to chaos and conspiracy, as well as calls for resistance and demonstrations against governments.

The prosecution said it launched an investigation into the incident, reviewed the statements made by the defendant and questioned him in the presence of his lawyer before ordering his detention and referring him to the competent court, which issued its ruling.

The Public Prosecutor emphasised freedom of opinion and expression is guaranteed under the constitution, provided it does not undermine national unity.