The Man Dancing In This Viral TikTok Vid On Dubai Metro Has Been Arrested
An Asian man has been arrested on a charge of “Committing a Public Indecent Act”, after a video of him dancing on Dubai Metro went viral.
Dubai Police reported the case, stating the man disturbed other passengers with his inappropriate actions.
The force took action after the video started circulating on social media platforms, with the man showing disrespectful and insensitive behavior toward the people around him, according to Brigadier Obaid Al Hathboor, Director of Transport Security Department at Dubai Police.
He’ll face at least six months in prison or/ and a fine of 5,000 Dhs.
A man dancing indecently without a face mask in Dubai Metro faces jail time in Dubai
People who commit open acts of indecency can face six months detention and a fine of AED5,000
Dubai Police also noted that Article (358) of the UAE Penal code states whoever openly commits an indecent and disgraceful act shall be punished by detention for a period of at least six months or/ and a fine of 5,000 Dhs.
The man was dancing without a face mask, and the Director of Transport Security Department explained that the violator was also punished for disregarding to wear a medical mask in a public place, as per Resolution No. (38) of 2020 on enforcement of penalties for violations following the Cabinet Resolution No. (17) of 2020 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19.
