Saudi authorities have taken swift action by arresting a man recently captured in a viral video harassing one woman and physically assaulting another. Following the incident, the Riyadh Police confirmed that the individual is currently in custody and facing formal legal proceedings. According to the Ministry of Interior, preliminary reports suggest that the suspect is suffering from mental health issues, though officials have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing to ensure appropriate measures are taken.

This arrest highlights the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to enforcing its Anti-Harassment Law, which was established in 2018 to foster safer public and professional spaces. Under current legislation, offenders can face up to two years in prison and heavy fines, with penalties escalating to five years of incarceration and fines reaching SAR 300,000 for repeat or aggravated offenses. By consistently holding perpetrators accountable—such as in the 2021 case involving the harassment of a foreign tourist—Saudi Arabia continues to signal that any form of verbal or physical misconduct will not be tolerated.