The government has started taking strict action against those misusing social media in Kuwait. The Ministry of Interior has recently arrested three different people. These people are accused of sharing such videos and posts on social media which were against the laws of the country. The ministry has made it clear that those who play with the security and honor of the army will not be spared.
What were the reasons for these arrests?
According to the information given by the ministry, the arrested people had committed different types of violations. Officials caught these cases during digital surveillance and took immediate action. The arrested people have confessed to their crime and have been sent for further legal action.
Making fun of the army: Two people have been arrested in the first case. He had posted a video clip in which Kuwaiti Armed Forces and Air Defense System were made fun of.
Wrong slogans and visuals: Some words and scenes were used in the video which lower the prestige of the army.
Loss of foreign relations: In the second case, a person has been arrested who posted statements that harmed Kuwait’s international relations.
Use of terrorist photos: Pictures of leaders of banned terrorist organizations have also been found on the social media accounts of this person.
What is the warning for common people?
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry has issued a strict warning to all citizens and expatriates after this incident. Officials say that it is everyone’s responsibility to follow the law and any kind of rumor or inflammatory post should be avoided.
The Ministry has clearly stated that the law will be strictly implemented considering the current regional conditions. Posting anything that harms any military institution, state interests or relations with other countries can have heavy consequences. People have been advised to trust only official government sources and exercise caution before sharing anything on social media.
