Abu Dhabi: Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution has ordered a man arrested for promoting hatred and tribalism in society, by publishing false information about a drama broadcast on a Saudi TV on social media, local media reported.
“Publishing materials that spread hatred and provoke abhorrent tribal intolerance via social media is a violation of public order, a major crime that carries up to five years in prison and a fine of three million riyals, according to article 6 of the Anti-Cybercrime Law,” a spokesperson for the Public Prosecution said.
The investigations office of the Public Prosecution noticed the hate speech of the accused being circulated online, which sought to create divisions based on tribal grounds.
It was found to be an affront to Saudi Arabia and its efforts to disseminate the values of tolerance, besides violating the Kingdom’s foundational principles of justice and equality.
The spokesperson said that the accused was under investigation and that the legal process was underway to try him for the crime.
The spokesperson warned all social media users to adhere to the Saudi laws and to respect its primary values that stress on respect for all. He also asked people not to sow seeds of division among people in the name of ethnicity, religion, language or gender. “These are our fundamentals, no infringement on them will be tolerated, and full force of law will be used against offenders,” he added.
