7 individuals face law for spreading rumours

Ras Al Khaimah Police announced that seven individuals of various nationalities had been referred to the public prosecution since the beginning of 2025 for posting visual and written content on social media platforms containing wrong practices, inaccurate information and rumours that could undermine community security and incite public opinion.

- Adnan Okasha, Staff Reporter

They explained that the cybercrime section of the Criminal Investigation Department detected misleading and provocative rumours through its electronic patrols, which monitor online accounts and take legal action against those who spread them.

The published content, which may include wrong practices, false claims, rumours, and inaccurate news, constitutes a clear violation of the country's laws related to combating rumours and false news, the police said.