Two individuals have been arrested for circulating religiously offensive social media posts, Bahraini authorities said. The anti-cyber crimes directorate summoned and detained the two individuals, aged 24 and 27.
Both were found to be insulting figures revered by a particular sect and inciting sedition and sectarianism in a manner that contravenes principles of civil peace and social stability.
The anti-cyber crimes directorate said the necessary legal proceedings are being taken to refer the case to the Public Prosecution.
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Authorities urge residents to report any cyber crime to the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security at the Ministry of Interior (MOI) by calling 992 or fill the online report form.
The Kingdom has a well-defined national cybersecurity framework governed by the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security at the Ministry of Interior (MOI) for the cybersecurity in different sectors such as energy, finance, education, health, and other sectors.