Hashtag “اختطاف فاطمه بنت فهد” which translates to “Fatimah Bint Fahd Kidnapped” have been circulating among Saudis during the weekend, after Fatimah released a video claiming she was kidnapped by an anonymous group who claim relations with official authorities.
Fatimah Bint Fahd Bin Saeed, the daughter of a late Saudi musician, has raised controversy after she posted a video on Twitter in which she claims being kidnapped, and urges Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to save her.
Fatimah can be heard crying in the video while she is being trapped in a hotel.
Translation: “Help me, I have been kidnapped and there are police and female jailers outside this room and I don’t know who they are and whether they are from the public prosecution or not. Help me because there is already a case against the police in this area of Qassim. Help me as if I was your daughter, I am the daughter of late Fahd bin Saeed.”
Being known for her bold look and views, Fatimah studies Sharia and Islamic studies in the Kingdom. She had earlier sparked controversy over her tattoo that says: “I am my own guardian."
Fatimah’s video was widely-shared among Saudis splitting opinions between supporters and skeptics.
Translation: “You are claiming being kidnapped while you are in an apartment and have your own mobile phone with you, and at the same time you claim you have a lawsuit filed against you with an arrest warrant!! You are not kidnapped, you have done something wrong and are being ordered for arrest.. It is only an attempt to crowd the public against the government which will not help you get away with it.”
Meanwhile, Fatimah went to share another video claiming she had called the police.
Translation: “I called the police now and the security patrols, however, the kidnappers are trying to get away with it.”
Few hours later, the official Twitter account of the Public Security Department in Al Qassim province tweeted an official statement on the matter.
The tweet suggested that the woman who appeared in the video was filming from an apartment in Buraydah city, and an arrest warrant was released earlier against her.
Fatimah’s story gained public attention with thousands of tweets using the hashtag. Some called for urgent help, others believed it was a failed attempt to draw attention.
Translation: “As long as you are saying there are police and jailers outside the room, then this is an arrest by the police, do not mess up things.”
Translation: “This is confusing, why she has a mobile phone? I think there is a prince involved in the matter, not police.”
