Two jailed over indecent social media posts

TDT | Manama

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Two social media users have each been handed six-month prison sentences and fined BD200 after a court found them guilty of spreading indecent content to thousands of followers.

The ruling, issued by the Third Minor Criminal Court, also ordered the confiscation of the mobile phones used to commit the offences. One defendant was cleared of an additional charge of inciting prostitution.

The Public Prosecution had received two separate reports from the Cyber Crime Directorate, concerning public accounts posting material deemed offensive to public morals and in breach of the law.

Once the suspects were identified, arrest warrants were issued. During questioning, both admitted to the charges. They were held in custody and referred to the criminal court.