Riyadh – Tough legal measures will be taken against people convicted of spreading or sharing rumours or fake news that may disrupt public order and jeopardise security.
Under the law on combating cybercrime, the above-mentioned violations are punishable by five-year imprisonment and SR three million fine, the Public Prosecution announced.
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.
The same penalty will apply if such materials are prepared or sent electronically or stored on a computer and in social media networks.