The Public Prosecution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has emphasized that the penalty for anyone who publishes confidential information documents from government agencies can reach up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to one million riyals. The Public Prosecution confirmed the prohibition on removing confidential documents from government entities, exchanging them with others, disclosing any such information by any means, or retaining them outside designated storage areas. Printing, copying, or photographing these documents outside government entities is also prohibited unless done in accordance with established regulations, according to the Saudi newspaper "Okaz".
The Public Prosecution clarified that the penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to one million riyals applies to anyone who publishes secret information documents, discloses them, attempts to enter unauthorized areas to obtain secret documents or information, unlawfully acquires confidential documents or information, compromises the confidentiality of information and documents, or possesses or becomes aware of confidential official documents through their position and discloses or publishes them without lawful justification, or intentionally destroys confidential documents or misuses them knowing they relate to the security of the state or any public interest, with the intent to harm the military, political, diplomatic, economic, or social status of the state.
