Jakarta –
Each country has its own rules and culture, including when it comes to sending emojis via short messages. In Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, it is a crime to send a red heart emoji to a girl via WhatsApp or other social networking sites as it is considered harassing or inciting to party.
According to the lawyer from Kuwait, Haya Al Shalahi, those convicted of this offense could face up to two years in prison and a fine of 2,000 Kuwaiti dinars (around Rp. 100 million). Similarly, in neighboring Saudi Arabia, sending a red heart emoji on WhatsApp for example, can also result in a prison sentence.
As quoted from Gulf News, as per Saudi Arabian law, anyone found guilty of committing this act, can serve a prison sentence of two to five years, along with a fine of 100,000 Saudi riyals (around Rp. 403 million).
According to Saudi Arabian cyber crime experts, sending a red heart via chat or on social media can be construed as harassment within the country’s jurisdiction.
Al Moataz Kutbi, a member of the Anti-Fraud Association in Saudi Arabia, stressed that using certain images and expressions during online conversations, could turn into a crime of harassment if the aggrieved party files a lawsuit. In the case of repeated offences, the fine can increase to 300,000 Saudi riyals along with a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
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2023-08-06 15:15:00
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