Saudi Arabia jails expat for five years for harassing a woman

An expatriate living in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to five years in prison for harassing a woman.

The Public Prosecution’s Morality wing completed its investigations into the issue, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday, and after being referred to the relevant court, tried and found guilty, he was jailed and also fined SR150,000 ($39,986).

The Public Prosecution affirmed its keenness and determination to protect public morals, adding that any violation of this requires criminal accountability.