Dubai-based influencer arrested for flouting stay-at-home rule Posted by Elise Kirsten on 25 March 2020 On Monday Semia Azaiz, a Dubai-based fitness influencer whose Instagram handle is ‘The Trendy Frenchie‘ uploaded a number of videos that implied that her followers should ignore the health authorities’ advice to stay at home (except for travel to get essential items and to work) to prevent the further spread of coronavirus. In response, a number of Twitter users reported the videos by tagging the Dubai Police, according to Arab News. On Tuesday 24 March, Dubai Police announced they had arrested a member of the public for ‘showing her indifference to the #StayHome national campaign.’ According to Arab News a tweet from the Dubai Police read, ‘Dubai Police has arrested a European national of Arab origin for posting a video showing her indifference to the #StayHome national campaign and encouraging people to defy authorities’ social distancing instructions. Legal measures were taken against her. The case has been referred to the Federal Public Prosecution for Information Technology Crimes. Dubai Police stresses the importance of residents fully complying with directives issued by authorities to safeguard public health,” it tweeted on Tuesday evening.’ View this post on Instagram #repost @dubaimediaoffice ・・・ شرطة دبي تلقي القبض على شابة أوروبية من أصول عربية بثت مقطع فيديو يظهر عدم اكتراثها بمبادرة #خلك_في_البيت والتعليمات الصحية والأمنية الحالية، وتحولها إلى نيابة مكافحة جرائم تقنية المعلومات بالنيابة العامة الاتحادية. الشرطة تؤكد أهمية الالتزام بالتعليمات حفاظاً على السلامة العامة، وتحذر من مخالفتها. عقوبة الحبس وغرامة لا تقل عن 200 ألف درهم ولا تتجاوز مليون درهم، أو إحدى العقوبتين، لكل من دعا أو حرض بأي طريقة تقنية أو وسيلة معلوماتية لعدم الانقياد إلى القوانين والأنظمة المعمول بها في الدولة. . Dubai Police has arrested a European national of Arab origin for posting a video showing her indifference to the #StayHome national campaign and encouraging people to defy authorities’ social distancing instructions. Legal measures were taken against her. The case has been referred to the Federal Public Prosecution for Information Technology Crimes. Dubai Police stresses the importance of residents fully complying with directives issued by authorities to safeguard public health. Inciting non-compliance with safety measures will lead to imprisonment and/or a fine of between AED200,000 and AED1 million. A post shared by Dubai Police شرطة دبي (@dubaipolicehq) on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:43am PDT Featured image for illustration only. Credit: Unsplash You may also like Related Posts Chinese government promote bear bile as COVID-19 treatment 26 March 2020 China’s National Health Commission has published a list of controversial coronavirus treatments that have animal... read more Great Barrier Reef mass bleaches again 26 March 2020 Warmer sea temperatures in the summer months, especially in February, were recorded and are believed... read more World’s 10 happiest countries 26 March 2020 The latest report indexing the world's happiest countries has highlighted the important role of... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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