Activist faces trial over false claims in social media videos

TDT | Manama

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Prosecutors have sent a social-media activist to the Criminal Court after she posted videos accusing a government body of misconduct.

She is charged with publishing false news, publicly insulting a public entity, and using a communications network to send false and misleading messages. She remains in custody.

The Prosecution opened an inquiry into the clips and questioned the woman. She admitted filming and sharing them, and said the claims were made up.

Witnesses told prosecutors the accusations were untrue and aimed at harming the body’s name and shaking trust in public services.

An investigating officer said the clips carried false reports that swayed public opinion and caused moral harm.

The Chief of the Cybercrime Prosecution said the Prosecution, through its criminal remit, works to keep order on social platforms and will take legal action against anyone who spreads rumours or publishes false and misleading news that harms the public interest.