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Consequences of Spreading Rumors
Spreading rumors and false news on social media platforms exposes the disseminator to imprisonment and fines in accordance with Egyptian law. Article 188 of the Penal Code specifies that the penalty can be up to one year of imprisonment and a fine ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 Egyptian pounds if the publication threatens public peace, incites panic, or harms public interests. In cases of publishing false news about internal affairs of the country abroad, the punishment can be imprisonment for six months to five years and a fine of 100 to 500 Egyptian pounds, with penalties being stricter during wartime. The law requires proof of intent or deliberate publication for a rumor to be considered a crime. It is advisable to verify the accuracy of news before sharing to avoid legal liability.
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