Creating fake e-mails, websites or online accounts in UAE would land a person in jail with fines that may reach up to AED 200,000.
The UAE Public Prosecution informed about the penalties of creating fake e-mails, websites and online accounts through its social media platforms.
The video referred to Article (11) of the Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on combatting rumours and cybercrimes that says any person who creates a fake website, online account or e-mail with the purpose of impersonation shall be imprisoned and fined not less than AED 50,000 and more than AED 200,000 or one of the two penalties.
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The Public Prosecution said the offender shall be imprisoned for a minimum of two years for using the fake website, online account or e-mail to harm the impersonated victim.
Imprisonment of not more than five years, and a fine of not less than AED 200,000 and more than AED 2,000,000 will be imposed in case the fake website, online account or e-mail impersonates any UAE entity.
