Article (8)
Anyone who intentionally and unlawfully eavesdrops, or receives or intercepts
communication transmitted across the Internet or an information technology device shall
be liable to imprisonment and a fine or either.
Article (9)
Anyone who uses the Internet or an information technology device to threaten or
blackmail another to act or not act shall be liable to imprisonment for up to 2 years and a
fine not exceeding AED 50,000 or either. If threat is used to induce the commission of a
felony or cause defamation, the penalty shall be imprisonment for up to 10 years.
Article (10)
Anyone who through the Internet or an information technology device appropriates to
himself or to another moveable property or procures a deed or signature upon deed, using
deception, a false name or impersonation with intent to defraud the victim shall be liable
to imprisonment for a term of at least 1 year and fine of at least AED 30,000 or either.
Article (11)
Anyone who uses the Internet or an information technology device to unlawfully access
the number or details of a credit card or other electronic card shall be liable to
imprisonment and a fine. If the offence is committed with intent to acquire the property
or avail of the services of another the penalty is imprisonment for a period of at least 6
months and a fine or either. If the property of another is appropriated for the account of
the perpetrator or someone else the penalty is imprisonment for at least 1 year and a fine
of at least AED 30,000 or either.
Article (12)
Anyone who produces, arranges, sends or stores with intent of using, circulating or
offering, through the Internet or an information technology device, information that is
contrary to public morals or operates a venue for such purpose shall be liable to
imprisonment and a fine or either.
If the act is committed against a minor, the penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of
at least 6 months and a fine of not less than AED 30,000.
Article (13)
The penalty shall be imprisonment and a fine for whoever incites lures or assists a male
or female into committing an act of prostitution or fornication by means of the Internet or
an information technology device.