Bahrain: Life Imprisonment for Three Accused of Joining Terrorist Group

Manama, October 27 (KUNA) -- The deputy head of the Terrorism Crimes Public Prosecution in the Kingdom of Bahrain announced that the Grand Criminal Court issued a ruling on Tuesday convicting three defendants of joining a terrorist organization and acting in its interest by carrying out hostile and terrorist acts against the Kingdom and harming its interests. The court sentenced all three to life imprisonment and ordered the confiscation of the assets involved in the crime, as well as the seizure of confiscated items.

Bahrain News Agency reported that the details of the case stem from information received, which was corroborated by investigations conducted by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensics. The information indicated that the defendants had joined a terrorist group working to execute terrorist plots targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the aim of disrupting public order and endangering the nation’s security, integrity, and economy. This was to be achieved through acts likely to harm individuals, instill fear among them, and prevent state institutions and public authorities from carrying out their duties. Investigations revealed that the defendants had been assigned to carry out various terrorist tasks within the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Bahraini Public Prosecution reaffirmed its continued monitoring of crimes linked to terrorist groups and its commitment to taking all necessary legal measures against anyone proven to have joined such groups, acted in their interest, or participated in executing their plans, thereby preventing the continuation of activities targeting the Kingdom’s security and interests. (End) K.N.A. / M.A.A.