MUSCAT : An Omani court has sentenced a man to one year in prison and fined him 1,000 rials after convicting him of using social media to insult and defame others, the Public Prosecution said on Wednesday.

The defendant, identified as Mahdi bin Omran bin Rashid (Omani national), was found guilty of “misusing the information network” by posting offensive content deemed contrary to public morals. The court also ordered the closure of the social media account involved, confiscation of the phone used in the crime, and publication of the verdict.

“The investigations revealed that the convict had published video clips on TikTok containing statements and expressions inconsistent with public morals, customs, and traditions in Omani society,” the Public Prosecution said in a statement.

It added that the case was referred to the competent court after confirming the evidence against him.

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