The Penal Law of Impersonating Public Officers outlines the legal rules and procedures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for penalizing individuals who impersonate public officers. It also defines the relevant prosecution and adjudication authorities. The law, comprising six articles, was enacted on April 24, 1988.
Public officers in the Penal Law of Impersonating Public Officers
A public officer, as defined by the Penal Law of Impersonating Public Officers, is any individual authorized by the law to enforce directives and orders, as well as oversee violations within their designated jurisdiction, in accordance with the provisions of Article One of this law.
Penalty for the individual impersonating a public officer
As per the provisions of the Penal Law of Impersonating Public Officers, anyone found impersonating a public officer may face up to three years of imprisonment, a fine of up to SAR50,000, or both. If the crime involves exploitation, terrorism, or impersonation of a detective, intelligence officer, military personnel, or someone in a similar role, the penalty increases to up to ten years of imprisonment, a fine of up to SAR150,000, or both.
Charges in the Penal Law of Impersonating Public Officers
According to Article Three of the Penal Law of Impersonating Public Officers, crimes outlined in this law are to be prosecuted by the Public Prosecutor before the Board of Grievances for adjudication. The enforcement of penalties under this law does not exempt the offender from being tried in a competent court for any other offenses.
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