Court Sentences Two Expats To Six Months In Jail
The case emerged after the Public Prosecution received a report from the Cybercrime Directorate under the General Directorate for Combating Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security. The report indicated that a video clip had been circulating on social media platforms showing the two individuals engaging in acts deemed indecent and offensive to public morals and contrary to Bahraini social values and traditions. The content was also seen as inciting public immorality.
Following the report, the Public Prosecution promptly ordered the arrest of the suspects. During interrogation, both individuals confessed to the charges against them. They were placed in provisional detention for seven days, after which the prosecution referred them to the criminal court on an urgent basis, demanding the maximum penalty and their permanent removal from the country.
The court issued its ruling in a single session, convicting the accused and enforcing the penalties as requested by the prosecution.
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