UAE Public Prosecution warns against spreading rumours and false news

UAE Public Prosecution warns against spreading rumours and false news

According to Article 52 of the law, anyone who uses the internet to publish, circulate or spread false news, rumours or misleading information, contrary to the news published by official sources, could be punished by imprisonment for at least one year and fined Dh100,000.

In case the publishing of false news or rumours agitates public opinion against state authorities or occurs during times of pandemic, crises or disasters, the violator could be imprisoned for at least two years and fined Dh200,000.

UAE Public Prosecution warns against spreading rumours and false news