A Saudi Family Believes A Video Game Led To Their Daughter’s Suicide

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The Saudi public attorney’s office is currently investigating the death of a teenage girl who reportedly committed suicide earlier this week.

Her family has released a statement that the believe an online video game led to her alleged suicide

The girl’s parents have stated that the online multiplayer game, PlayerUnknown’s BattleGround (PUBG) which the 17-year-old has had been playing led to the suicide.

At the time of the incident, the deceased, her sister and the domestic worker were present at home. The younger sister walked into the room to check on her sibling and found teen hanging from the ceiling.

An investigation has been launched

The game is a major hit in Saudi Arabia.

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