Saudi Court Sentences Expatriate to 5-Year Prison Term, SR150,000 Fine for Harassment
A Saudi court sentenced an expatriate to five years in prison and a SR150,000 fine for harassing a woman.
The Public Prosecution, after investigating the charges, referred the case to the court.
The accused was arrested and the Public Prosecution demanded maximum penalties.
The Public Prosecution emphasized its commitment to upholding public morality and enforcing strict criminal accountability for harassment.
The Anti-Harassment Law applies to any form of harassment, including sexual utterances, acts, or gestures that violate another person's body, honor, or modesty, even through modern technologies.
A new Saudi Arabian law aims to combat harassment, prevent its occurrence, punish perpetrators, and protect victims, upholding privacy, dignity, and personal freedom under Islamic Shariah and Saudi law.
Recently, Saudi security authorities have announced the arrests of two individuals, an Egyptian expatriate and a Saudi citizen, for harassing women.
Both were taken into legal custody and referred to the Public Prosecution.