RIYADH — The Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) summoned a Saudi citizen for insulting a sister nation through an audio recording posted on a social media platform. Following the completion of the necessary legal procedures, the suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution on June 8, as the act constitutes a cybercrime under Article 6 of the Anti-Cybercrime Law.This move came after the authority identified on June 6 offensive content in an audio recording that carries insults directed at the symbols and leaders of a sister nation. Such content is in violation of the Anti-Cybercrime Law, which prohibits material that insults sister or friendly nations, their leaders, and national symbols, or otherwise contravenes applicable regulations.The GAMR reaffirmed its commitment to continuously monitoring content that breaches regulations and media content standards. The authority further stressed that it will not hesitate to take the necessary legal measures against violators, in line with its mandate to oversee and regulate media content.
Saudi citizen referred to Public Prosecution for insulting sister nation in audio recording
The Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) summoned a Saudi citizen for insulting a sister nation through an audio recording posted on a social media platform.
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Saudi authorities referred a citizen to prosecution for insulting another nation via audio posted on social media, violating Anti-Cybercrime Law Article 6. The action underscores compliance enforcement on platforms for content moderation around national sensitivities in Gulf markets.
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