Up to Dhs1m fine, jail for using electronic systems for committing or concealing crimes in UAE

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) on Wednesday, clarified through a post published on its social media accounts the penalty of use of electronic systems in committing crimes and concealing evidence.

The UAE PP said that in accordance with the Article 16, Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumors and Cybercrimes, whoever possesses, acquires, prepares, designs, produces, imports, makes available, or uses any computer programme, information technology means, pass codes, symbols encryption with the intent of committing any of the crimes stipulated in this Decree-Law, to conceal its evidence or traces, or prevent its discovery, shall be sentenced to detention for a minimum term of two years and or a fine of no less than Dhs200,000 and not more than Dhs1 million.

This post is part of the Public Prosecution’s continuous efforts to promote legal culture among members of the community and increase their awareness about the latest legislation in the country.