Five Years for Filming Sensitive Sites

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The court sentenced a defendant to five years in prison after convicting him of filming vital facilities during what authorities described as hostile attacks against the kingdom, the Public Prosecution said on Thursday.

The Head of the Terror Crimes Prosecution said the Lower Criminal Court issued the ruling following hearings in a case involving the unlawful recording of restricted sites. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized materials.

According to prosecutors, security authorities at the Ministry of Interior reported that the defendant filmed facilities whose photography is prohibited by law during a period of heightened security tensions. He was subsequently arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution.

Investigators questioned the suspect, ordered his pre-trial detention, and examined electronic devices with technical experts. Forensic reports were also obtained before the case was referred to court.

The Public Prosecution said the evidence established the defendant’s actions, leading to his conviction after several hearings.

It stressed that vital installations and strategic sites are protected under law, warning that filming or sharing such content during sensitive security conditions could threaten national security and public safety.

Authorities added that legal action will continue against anyone found to have filmed or circulated information related to restricted facilities.