Abu Dhabi (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – March 14, 2026) United Arab Emirates Public Prosecutor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi ordered the arrest of 10 defendants of different nationalities. The defendants were referred to urgent trial for publishing video clips Social media Platforms containing misleading and fabricated content.
This measure comes after continuous monitoring of digital platforms amid regional developments. Such events have been exploited to spread disinformation aimed at deliberately misleading the public and undermining national security, order and stability.
Investigations revealed that the defendants published video clips showing real footage of air defense systems responding to the attacks. Other clips showed projectiles on the ground or crowds watching the events. In addition, they distributed fabricated footage created using artificial intelligence (AI) to falsely believe there were explosions, strikes on landmarks, or large fires with billowing smoke in different areas of the country. United Arab Emirates.
Incidents also included exploiting children’s emotions in video clips that falsely indicated security threats. Other footage claimed the destruction of military facilities inside the country or was attributed to external incidents United Arab Emirates This is with the aim of misleading public opinion and spreading anxiety.
Publishing such clips, whether real or fabricated, would affect public security and create confusion, in addition to presenting hostility. Media With materials that can be used to distort facts, undermine confidence in the competent authorities, and perhaps reveal aspects of the country’s defense capabilities.
The Public Prosecution began investigating the accused and ordered their detention in custody.
The Public Prosecutor explained that these acts constitute crimes punishable by imprisonment for a period of not less than one year and a fine. fine At least 100 thousand dirhams, due to intentionally spreading false information, threatening public security, spreading fear among individuals, and destabilizing social stability.
The Public Prosecutor affirmed that the Public Prosecution will not tolerate any attempt to exploit cyberspace or modern technologies to spread misleading information or fabricated content that would harm the security of the state or disturb public order, including circulating clips showing the country’s defense agencies intercepting attacks and the resulting consequences. maybe a result from Post it.
He stressed that anyone proven to be involved in such acts will face immediate action criminal Pointing out that the competent authorities will continue to monitor such practices and take strict legal measures against those responsible.