Famous Jordanian cartoonist Emad Hajjaj was called in for investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department today after a citizen filed a complaint against him for allegedly insulting Christianity and agitating sectarianism.

Hajjaj was in detention until he was bailed out earlier this morning, and his case will be referred to the attorney general.

The cartoonist had published a cartoon depicting Jesus on a cross condemning Patriarch Theophilos III for selling Greek Orthodox Church property to Israelis.

Emad Hajjaj is one of Jordan’s most popular cartoonists, famous for creating what could arguably be the most popular Jordanian cartoon character - Abu Mahjoob, who represents the common Jordanian man and his everyday concerns.