Saudi citizen referred to Public Prosecution for insulting sister nation in audio recording

Saudi Arabia has referred a citizen to public prosecution for insulting a "sister nation" in an audio recording shared on social media. The General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) identified offensive content on June 6 that insulted the symbols and leaders of a friendly country.

The individual was summoned and legal procedures were completed before referral to the Public Prosecution on June 8. This action falls under Article 6 of the kingdom's Anti-Cybercrime Law. The law explicitly prohibits content that insults sister or friendly nations, their leaders, or national symbols.

The GAMR emphasized its ongoing commitment to monitoring content that breaches regulations and media standards. The authority stated it will not hesitate to pursue legal measures against anyone violating these rules, underscoring the kingdom's stance on maintaining respectful international discourse.