Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced that the Economic and Cyber Crimes Prevention Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested 313 people from different nationalities. The arrests were made for filming and circulating unauthorized video clips, spreading misleading information and rumours, and disseminating content intended to incite public concern, in violation of official directives. Necessary legal and administrative measures have been taken against those involved.

In a statement, the Ministry of Interior stressed the importance of refraining from filming, publishing video clips, or circulating rumours related to the current situation, and called on the public to obtain information solely from approved official sources.

The Ministry also affirmed that the competent authorities will not hesitate to take the necessary legal action against anyone found committing such violations.

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