Saudi Arabia announced that ‘spying’ on your spouse’s phone is now a criminal offence potentially punishable by a year in jail and a hefty fine

The provision, part of a new anti-cyber crime law which came into force last week, is meant to ‘protect morals of individuals and society and protect privacy’, the ministry said. The move comes amid a ‘steady increase in cybercrimes such as blackmail, embezzlement and defamation’.