Manama, Bahrain – Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has arrested two men aged 27 and 37 for misusing social media platforms by filming, live-streaming, and sharing video clips that authorities say constitute a legal violation aimed at disrupting public order.
The arrests were carried out by the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate under the General Directorate for Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security. According to an official ministry statement released on Saturday, March 1, 2026, the suspects broadcast live content and recorded video clips on their personal social media accounts in a manner that “could harm security and public order, as well as provoke public opinion.”
The ministry described the behaviour as a deliberate legal violation with the potential to incite unrest, classifying it explicitly as actions aimed at disrupting public order. It did not release the identities of the individuals or provide specific details on the exact content or what form of “support” the posts allegedly demonstrated.
Necessary legal procedures are underway, and the case will be referred to the Public Prosecution for further action, the statement added.
The development follows recent warnings from Bahraini authorities against filming, posting, or reposting videos from “incident sites” without permission. Officials have reminded the public that sharing unauthorised content from such locations is illegal and can undermine security, cause panic, or escalate tensions, urging citizens to rely solely on official channels for information.
Bahrain maintains robust cybercrime laws and actively monitors social media to prevent content deemed threatening to national stability. The arrests reflect the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate digital platforms during periods of regional sensitivity.
No additional information on the suspects’ backgrounds or the precise nature of the posts has been disclosed at this time.
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