Bahrain arrests 6 for digital betrayal: 5 Pakistanis, 1 Bangladeshi supported Iran attacks

• Six individuals, including 5 Pakistanis and 1 Bangladeshi, arrested in Bahrain for social media posts supporting Iranian attacks.
• The accused were celebrating Iranian attacks, creating and viralizing videos, and openly supporting Iran amidst Middle East conflict.
• Cybercrime Directorate jailed Afdal Khan, Mohammad Akbar, Ahmed Mumtaz, Arsalan Sajid, Abdul Rahman Abdul Sattar (Pakistanis) and Mohammad Meer (Bangladeshi).
• Charges include sharing video clips harming national security and public order, and spreading panic by portraying Iranian attacks as commendable.
• Bahrain's Ministry of Interior warned public to verify news from official sources and avoid sharing suspicious content to prevent legal action.