The UAE Public Prosecution has warned that those who mislead consumers through advertisements and promotions will have to face imprisonment and a fine of up to Dh500,000.
Through a video published on its social media accounts, the Public Prosecution noted that the punishment is as per Article 48 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumours and Cybercrimes.
“Imprisonment and a fine of not less than Dh20,000 and not more than Dh500,000, or one of the two, shall be the punishment of any person who, through information networks, Information Technology solutions or online platforms”, commits the crime.
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