Vlogger Laila al-Shabah arrested over slanderous public accusations
Several were serious allegations that threatened to harm their reputations, such as their involvement in criminal offenses.
Shabah's arrest followed after the relevant authorities took action to monitor her video's content and ruled it to be a clear violation of laws criminalizing defamation and the dissemination of false news on social media.
The suspect was immediately investigated following her arrest, facing charges including public defamation, defaming well-known figures, broadcasting content that could agitate public opinion and spread confusion, and promoting allegations related to undocumented crimes.
This incident coincides with an increase in reports filed by citizens and artists against bloggers who use online platforms to abuse and profit.
This has prompted judicial authorities to expand the scope of investigations into similar incidents.
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