MUSCAT: A person was arrested on Saturday for spreading rumours on social media, the Royal Oman Police has informed.
In a statement issued, ROP said the person was arrested after he circulated a rumour about a murder in Al Khoud area in Muscat Governorate.
“There is no truth to what is being circulated on social media about a murder taking place in the Al Khoud area in Muscat Governorate. The person who spread the rumour has been arrested and legal procedures are being completed against him,” ROP added.
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According to the law, spreading rumours on social media is a crime punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years and a fine of OMR 3,000.
