Mashable: A viral video featured an inaccurate depiction of the police force

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued a warning against social media users posting offensive content.

A video that has been circulating on social media has attracted severe backlash for its content. The video shows an inaccurate depiction of the police force in the Emirates.

A Twitter user shared a video that managed to catch the eye of the UAE’s Ministry of Interiors. The video was accused of an inaccurate portrayal of the country, mocking cops as well as the country’s oil reserves.

The UAE authority confirmed on Twitter that strict action has been taken on the same.⁠

Meanwhile, a man was reportedly arrested over a social media video showing off money in a luxury car showroom.

According to Gulf News, UAE’s Federal Prosecution for Combating Rumours and Electronic Crimes has ordered the pretrial detention of a man for various charges levelled against him.

As per the news outlet, the man was accused of spreading sensationalist propaganda on social media, stirring public opinion and damaging public interest. He was also charged with spreading content that does not comply with media content standards in the United Arab Emirates and is offensive in society.

The viral video showed a man wearing an Emirati uniform and caring a large sum of money in a luxury car showroom.

The Public Prosecution also stated that the behaviour promoted a false projection of the citizens of the Emirate, leading to potential harm to the public interest. It was also reported that the Public Prosecution took action against the owner of the car showroom.

The viral videos have also angered many residents of the United Arab Emirates.