4.
The construction or publicizing of a web site on the information network or computer to
trade in, distribute, demonstrate method of use or facilitate dealing in narcotic and
psychotropic drugs.
Article 7:
Any person who commits one of the following cyber crimes shall be subject to imprisonment for a
period not exceeding ten years, and a fine not exceeding five million riyals or to either punishment:
1.
The construction or publicizing of a website on the information network or on a computer
for terrorist organizations to facilitate communication with leaders or members of such
organizations, finance them, promote their ideologies, publicize methods of making
incendiary devices or explosives, or any other means used in terrorist activities.
2.
Unlawful access to a web site or an information system directly, or through the information
network or any computer with the Intention of obtaining data jeopardizing the internal or
external security of the State or its national economy.
Article 8:
The imprisonment and the fine may not be less than half the maximum if the crime is coupled with
one of the following:
1.
The crime is perpetrated through organized crime.
2.
The offender holds a public office and the crime perpetrated relates to this office, or if he
perpetrates the crime using his power or influence.
3.
The luring and exploiting of minors and the like.
4.
The offender has been previously convicted of similar crimes within or outside the Kingdom.
Article 9:
Any person who incites, assists or collaborates with others to commit any of the crimes stipulated in
this Law shall be subject to a punishment not exceeding the maximum punishment designated for
such crimes, if the crime is committed as a result of said incitement, assistance or collaboration,
and he shall be subject to a punishment not exceeding half the maximum punishment designated, if
the intended crime is not committed.
Article 10:
Any person who attempts to commit any of the crimes stipulated in this Law shall be subject to a
punishment not exceeding half the maximum punishment designated for said crimes.
Article 11:
The competent court may exempt an offender from such punishments if he informs the competent
authority of the crime prior to its discovery and prior to the infliction of damage. If the culprit
informs the competent authority after the occurrence of the crime, the exemption from punishment
shall be granted if the information he provides eventually leads to the arrest of the other culprits