Social Media User Fined 5,000 KD for Spreading Disinformation
Kuwait City, Kuwait: A Kuwaiti social media user has been fined 5,000 Kuwaiti dinars by the Criminal Court for spreading misinformation online. The user was accused of intentionally publishing and broadcasting “false news, statements, and rumors abroad about the internal situation of the country” and “news that would undermine confidence in the economic situation.”
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The specific content the user posted was not disclosed. However, Kuwait has strict laws against cybercrimes, including the spread of false information that could destabilize the country.
This case serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of sharing unverified information online in Kuwait. It’s important for social media users in the region to be critical of the information they consume and share. Also to rely on credible sources for news and updates.
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