Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Four penalties for Forgery in Electronic Records, Signatures and Transactions in Saudi Arabia - Public Prosecution
The Public Prosecution in Saudi Arabia warned against falsifying any electronic records, electronic signature or digital certification certificate or using any of that with knowledge and aim of its forgery. Join Saudi Expatriates channel on Telegram
The Saudi Public Prosecution pointed out the penalties for such violations are up to 5 years of jail term and a fine of up to 5 million riyals.
- The Public Prosecution through its official Twitter handle said, "Protected interests decide more confidence in the validity and integrity of electronic transactions, signatures and records and any fraudulent practices against this are considered as major crimes that requires arrest". Read : Penalties for cheating in precious metals
- Saudi Public Prosecution in its infographic reveals the penalties of such crimes and violations which includes the following.
* A fine of up to 5 million riyals.
* Imprisonment for up to 5 years.
* Publication of the judged judgement after it has acquired the final status. Recommend : Penalties for making or possessing coins or bank notes similar to Saudi currency
* Seizure of the devices, systems and software used in committing such type of violations.
