Four Arab nationals have been convicted of sexually harassing an Asian expatriate and sentenced to jail terms by a Saudi court. The sentences include five years in prison and a fine of 100,000 riyals for two of the offenders, while the other two received one-year sentences and will be deported after serving their time.

Case Details

The case against the Arab nationals was concluded following an inquiry by the Public Morality branch of the Public Prosecution. The suspects had filmed themselves harassing the expatriate while he was shopping and shared the footage on several social media platforms. After thorough trial procedures, the specialized court found the accused guilty based on the evidence submitted by the Public Prosecution.

Legal Consequences and Public Prosecution’s Stance

The Saudi Public Prosecution emphasizes that severe criminal consequences are essential for crimes that violate the dignity and well-being of individuals. Harassment is defined as any conduct, verbal or physical, that is sexually suggestive, including touching another person's body, honor, or using technology to insult modesty.

Penalties for Sexual Harassment

The penalties for such offenses range from 2 to 5 years in prison and fines between 100,000 and 300,000 Saudi Riyals (SR). Additionally, the conviction is published in local media at the expense of the convicted person.