AMMAN — The
Amman Criminal Magistrate Court's cybercrimes division has ruled on a case
involving two individuals accused of spreading false information online. This
ruling follows recent amendments to the country's cybercrime laws, which now
impose harsher penalties for disseminating
fake news.
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The court
has confirmed the guilt of both accused, a 49-year-old and a 20-year-old, who
are employed as drivers. They have been jointly fined JD10,000 with each responsible for JD5,000. The
verdict can be appealed in a higher court.
The charges
brought by the Public Prosecution centered on the duo's dissemination of
misleading information related to earthquakes on the WhatsApp platform in
September. Thorough investigations by the Cybercrime Unit substantiated these
claims, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
Under Article
15/A of
Cybercrime Law No. (17) of 2023, individuals found guilty of
intentionally transmitting or republishing misleading data that could threaten
national security, disrupt societal peace, or defame any person can face a
minimum of three months in prison, a fine ranging from JD5,000 to JD20,000.
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