Insulting people online can lead to a fine of over Rs 1 cr in Dubai

Abu Dhabi: Dubai Public Prosecution announced the imposition of a fine of up to 5,00,000 Dirham (Rs 1,08,12,159) for those who insult anyone online.

Dubai Public Prosecution took to Twitter on Tuesday and clarified the penalty for blackmailing a person using the world wide web.

Khaled Hassan Al-Mutawa, in a video uploaded by the Dubai Public Prosecution, said that violators can be imprisoned and fined.

In August 2022, a young man in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was fined Dirham 10,000 (Rs 2,16,462) for sending an insulting voice message to his workmate via WhatsApp.

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