UAE Court Sentences Emirati to 3 Years, Dh5 Million Fine for Inciting Child Marriages on Social Media

A UAE court sentenced an Emirati citizen to three years in prison and imposed a Dh5 million fine for using social media platforms to incite child marriages in Morocco.

UAE Court Sentences Emirati to 3 Years, Dh5 Million Fine for Inciting Child Marriages on Social Media

A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced an Emirati national to three years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of five million dirhams. The ruling came after he was found guilty of using social media networks to encourage child marriages in the Kingdom of Morocco.

UAE judicial authorities charged the defendant with exploiting online platforms to spread calls promoting marriages involving minors. Such conduct constitutes a serious breach of domestic and international child protection laws.

This case stands out as a notable example of UAE courts prosecuting cybercrimes that target harmful practices against children in other nations. The verdict reflects the country's commitment to pursuing such offenses regardless of where they occur geographically.

Source: Gulf News

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