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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Graig Graziosi

Florida retiree banned from leaving Saudi Arabia after politically-charged social media posts

A Florida retiree will remain in Saudi Arabia until next year after being convicted of cyber crimes over posts criticizing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the man’s son.

Saad Almadi, 75, won't be allowed to leave Saudi Arabia after he was convicted for distributing online content that undermines public order, according to a September ruling provided by to the Associated Press by Ibrahim Almadi, Saag’s son.

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