12/05/2026
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12/05/2026
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MANAMA, May 12: Bahrain’s High Criminal Court has issued a series of rulings across multiple cases linked to acts of violence, sabotage, and collaboration with Iranian entities, in connection with incidents described by authorities as Iranian aggression against the Kingdom.
In four separate cases, defendants were sentenced to prison terms of up to five years and fined BD500, with confiscation of seized items, after being convicted of participating in acts of violence and sabotage during the events in March. Authorities said the individuals were apprehended while committing the offences, with investigations supported by witness testimonies and technical evidence.
In a more serious case, two defendants received life sentences and a BD10,000 fine for collaborating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Investigations found that one suspect, based in Iran, recruited another inside Bahrain to transfer funds, monitor vital facilities, and share sensitive information in preparation for potential attacks.
Separately, the court sentenced a woman to life imprisonment after she was found guilty of communicating with the IRGC and publishing images and coordinates of strategic locations, along with content deemed supportive of hostile activities. Prosecutors said she admitted using her social media account to assist in targeting sites and promoting the aggression.
In another set of rulings covering nine cases, ten defendants were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison and fined BD2,000 for supporting and endorsing the attacks online, publishing prohibited data, and filming restricted locations. Three of those convicted were also ordered to be deported after serving their sentences.
According to the Public Prosecution, these cases stemmed from investigations by security and cybercrime authorities, which identified individuals involved in financing, incitement, and dissemination of sensitive information via social media platforms. Officials emphasized that all defendants were granted full legal safeguards, including access to legal representation and fair trial guarantees.
The Public Prosecution reiterated its commitment to taking firm legal action against any acts that threaten national security, stressing that while freedom of expression is protected, it must remain within the boundaries of the law and not compromise the Kingdom’s safety or stability.
