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GMA Network
7 days ago
- GMA Network
8 alleged Chinese POGO workers nabbed in Davao City
Authorities arrested eight Chinese allegedly involved in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) activities in Davao City after receiving complaints from residents. According to a 'Saksi' report on Wednesday, residents said they hear shouting and loud arguments from the establishment during early mornings. Authorities confiscated computers and cellphones used in online gambling. The suspects were charged with violation of the Anti-Cybercrime Law. GMA Integrated News is reaching out to the suspects for comment. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/LDF, GMA Integrated News
ILoveQatar.net
05-08-2025
- Politics
- ILoveQatar.net
QR 100,000 and 1 year jail for public privacy violations via filming or photography
The Ministry of Justice published on 4 August 2025 the Official Gazette Edition No. 20 of 2025, which stating Law No. (11) of 2025 amending some provisions of the Anti-Cybercrime Law issued by Law No. (14) of 2014 approved by the H.H. the Amir. Whoever violates the privacy of individuals while they are in public places, by publishing or circulating their photos or video clips, without their knowledge or consent, or in circumstances not authorized by law, via the information network or an information technology means, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, and by a fine not exceeding (100,000) one hundred thousand riyals, or by either of these two penalties.
Egypt Independent
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Will Egypt ban TikTok? MP discussions underway
The head of the House of Representatives' Communications Committee, MP Ahmed Badawy, said on Saturday that talks are underway with TikTok officials to improve the content published on the platform. In an interview with Extra News TV channel, Badawy said, 'Over the past period, we held several meetings attended by representatives of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the regional director of TikTok in Egypt and North Africa. Important topics were raised, most notably the immoral content published on the platform, which does not comply with standards and regulations and should not be exposed to society.' 'We asked the platform representatives why this content continues to exist and why it is not being removed or blocked. The regional director responded that they need time to improve the situation,' he explained. Badawy continued that 'We explained that we have an important law, the Anti-Cybercrime Law, and we said that if the content is not improved and the offenders are not blocked, the provisions of the law will be applied, which allows NTRA to take legal action, up to and including blocking the platform if necessary, as has happened in several other countries.' 'Unfortunately, the platform allows this content to remain because it generates significant financial gains, and we strongly reject this. We emphasized that if actual steps are not taken to improve the content, the law will be implemented, and NTRA has the right to block the platform if it violates the law,' he explained. Badawy continued: 'I appreciate the efforts of Interior Ministry of and the General Administration of Information Technology, which successfully enforced the law. Some violating users were arrested. Later, we noticed that 75 percent of users who had posted inappropriate content on the platform had completely disappeared. This is an official figure, and this demonstrates the importance of deterrence.' He explained: 'NTRA immediately notifies platform administrators when any violation is detected, and the offending content is blocked. This has happened many times in the past. If the platform fails to comply, the law gives the authority the right to take legal action.' Badawy said that 'as an Egyptian state, both at the legislative and executive levels, we encourage investment in the information technology industry and issue laws that encourage this. However, when published content exceeds controls, rules, and standards and poses a real threat, a serious stance must be taken.' He concluded that 'Communications Committee is taking a firm stance on this issue, and discussions are ongoing with platform officials. However, we emphasized that official action must be taken through the NTRA until the committee's recommendations are implemented.'
Gulf Insider
29-06-2025
- Gulf Insider
Video: Man Attempts To Stab Elderly Imam Outside Mosque In Riyadh
A viral video showing an attempted attack on a mosque imam as he exited the building has prompted immediate action by Saudi Ministry of Interior, which confirmed the arrest of the assailant in Riyadh. The footage, widely circulated on social media, shows the imam, an elderly man with a white beard, leaving the mosque when he is suddenly confronted by a man holding what appeared to be a knife. The imam manages to push the attacker back, and several bystanders also rushed in to intervene. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior released a statement confirming the arrest of the suspect, whose image was published on the ministry's official Snapchat account. Another image showed him from behind, in custody. 'Riyadh Police have arrested a person who appeared in a video attempting to assault another individual in front of a mosque,' the ministry said. 'He has been taken into custody, and legal procedures are underway. He has been referred to the Public Prosecution.' The incident took place in the Manfouha neighborhood of the capital. While social media users speculated the attacker may have attempted to stab the imam, authorities have not officially disclosed details the motive. In a separate development, the ministry added that it is also working to apprehend the individual who recorded and shared the video, citing violations of the Kingdom's Anti-Cybercrime Law, which prohibits unauthorized sharing of footage depicting criminal acts. No further information has been released about the imam's condition or any charges that may be filed against the attacker.
Egypt Independent
01-06-2025
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian TikToker sentenced to 3 years in prison for cross-dressing
An Egyptian court sentenced the famous Egyptian TikToker Zain al-Zein and his friend to three years in prison over charges of wearing women's make-up and clothing, RT reported on Saturday. The ruling by the Ismailia Economic Court on Saturday said that the main defendant had posted indecent videos on the social media site TikTok. The case began in mid-March, when security authorities in the Sinai city of Dahab, during Ramadan, spotted a group of individuals wearing women's clothing and behaving oddly. They were returning by bus from a trip to the city's beach. According to security sources, al-Zein and his friend were suspected of being part of this group, and were found to be wearing women's clothing and makeup, prompting authorities to detain them for investigation. The defendants were referred to the Public Prosecution, which immediately began investigations. They found that al-Zein, who has a large fan base on TikTok, had been posting videos of himself cross-dressing as a woman and dancing inappropriately, which the prosecution deemed 'contrary to public morals' and 'inciting debauchery.' The defendants were also examined by forensic doctors to confirm their identities and behavior, and their mobile phones were confiscated. During the investigation, al-Zein defended himself, asserting that the videos were intended to entertain and attract followers, and had no intention of violating societal values. The prosecution cited the 2018 Anti-Cybercrime Law, which criminalizes the publication of content deemed 'contrary to Egyptian family values and principles,' as well as articles related to incitement to debauchery. This case comes within the context of a broader campaign by Egyptian authorities against content creators and those who challenge societal norms on social media platforms, particularly women and those perceived to be challenging traditional values. These include the cases of TikToker Haneen Hossam and Mawada al-Adham, who were sentenced to prison on charges related to 'violating family values' and 'human trafficking,' before their sentences were later commuted.
