UAE: Attorney General Orders Arrest of 25 Individuals from Various Nationalities for Publishing Misleading Content
In a decisive move to combat misinformation, the Attorney General of the state, Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, has ordered the arrest of 25 individuals of diverse nationalities and their referral for urgent trial. These actions are part of the government’s efforts to protect public security and counter campaigns that disseminate misleading content aimed at inciting chaos and instability.
Scope of Legal Action
The legal action is based on the collection of evidence through monitoring the dissemination of misleading content across digital platforms. The suspects have been divided into three groups, each of which has published content that poses a threat to public security. It has been established that these individuals are involved in sharing genuine videos related to ongoing events, alongside fabricated materials using artificial intelligence techniques.
Testimonies and Enhanced Media
The first group of suspects published real clips documenting assaults and their aftermath. Some of these clips showed missiles flying over the country, causing a state of anxiety among citizens. This type of content can promote misleading narratives regarding security situations.
Modern Fabrication Techniques
The second group used artificial intelligence techniques to create fake videos. Fabricated scenes, such as explosions and fires, were circulated, falsely claiming that they occurred within the country, highlighting the severity of this type of misleading content. Details such as dates and flags were added to lend false credibility.
Investigations and Legal Follow-ups
Additionally, investigations revealed a third group of suspects who incited against a hostile nation, claiming it serves as a model for military operations. Content glorifying that nation and depicting its assaults as achievements was circulated, thereby reinforcing models of chaos and its justifications.
As a subsequent step, the Public Prosecution has initiated investigations with the suspects, who have been detained pending further inquiries. The Attorney General emphasized that these actions constitute a serious violation of legal provisions, necessitating strict measures. He indicated the need to confront all those found involved in these activities, given the anxiety they cause in the community.
The dissemination of misleading content or sharing clips that negatively impact public security is considered unacceptable, especially in light of the current circumstances facing the country. Consequently, anyone participating in such actions will face legal consequences commensurate with the severity of their actions.