The Dubai Police have arrested a group of people who appeared in an "indecent video" that was shared online.
A case has been registered against the suspects and they have been referred to the public prosecution.
People who posted indecent video online arrested in Dubai
— Gulf News (@gulf_news) April 4, 2021
Suspects might face six months in jail and Dh5,000 fine, say Dubai Policehttps://t.co/nyrqxXQzK6
The police have warned against such "unacceptable behaviours", reminding residents that such acts do not "reflect the values of Emirati society".
The police said lewd acts are a punishable offence, with penalties ranging from Dh5,000 fine and/or a six-month jail term.
Dubai Police have arrested a group of people who appeared in an “indecent video shared online” - yes THAT video
— Ashleigh Stewart (@Ash_Stewart_) April 4, 2021
A criminal case has been registered against them & they’re facing “further legal action”
As below, their penalties could be jail term or a fine of up to Dh500,000 pic.twitter.com/csywGrFB6G
Furthermore, publishing pornographic material is punishable with fines of between Dh250,000 to Dh500,000 and/or imprisonment.
This article has been adapted from its original source.