In response to recent incidents involving the sharing of explicit sexual content on social media platforms by well-known personalities, the Media Regulatory Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has imposed fines totaling 400,000 Saudi riyals (approximately $106,000) and suspended their licenses.
The city of Dammam witnessed an arrest where a woman was apprehended by the Eastern Province Police for recording and disseminating visually disturbing content with sexual undertones.
Similarly, security patrols in the Riyadh region apprehended a resident for documenting and sharing visual content containing sexual connotations contrary to public morals.
In another instance, Riyadh region police detained a man and woman featured in visual content engaging in acts contrary to public morals and displaying indecent behavior.
Among the punitive measures enacted is the suspension of their "Muwthak" permits, essential for celebrities utilizing personal social media profiles for commercial advertising.
This crackdown on influencers represents a broader initiative by Saudi authorities to monitor and regulate online activities.
The enforcement action is part of a comprehensive strategy to curb inappropriate content and ensure that all social media postings align with the cultural and ethical values upheld by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
These recent actions echo previous instances where Saudi authorities intervened against prominent figures for violating social media guidelines, as reported by local newspapers like Sabq.
From objectionable advertisements to personal posts conflicting with Saudi societal norms, the regulatory agency has consistently addressed such violations in the past.
