Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested 25 individuals accused of using social media in ways that allegedly harmed the country’s national security.

According to officials, those detained include 17 citizens of India, two from Pakistan, two from Nepal, two from Philippines, and one each from Bangladesh and Egypt.

UAE authorities stated that the suspects were operating in three separate groups. Investigators said that one of the groups was allegedly creating fake videos using artificial intelligence technology.

Officials added that the arrests were made as part of efforts to counter online activities that could threaten national security and spread misinformation.