Saudi police arrest Snapchat celebrity for cross-dressing

Riyadh - The suspect was detained "for producing and distributing material insulting to public order."

Saudi police have arrested a man on public order charges after he was accused of cross-dressing online, a report in the Kingdom said late on Monday.
Police in Qassim, northwest of the capital Riyadh, "arrested a famous Snapchat personality who appeared in video clips dressed like women," the Sabq online newspaper reported.
The publication, which is close to authorities, quoted the Qassim police spokesman as saying the suspect was detained "for producing and distributing material insulting to public order."
Sabq did not identify the suspect but said citizens had complained about his dressing "inappropriately."
In June, police in the holy city of Makkah arrested 50 young men for haircuts, necklaces and other adornments, Sabq reported at the time.

The newspaper also quoted a young man in gym shorts, who, after being detained, apparently saw the error of his ways.

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