PSD: Two arrested for publishing fake news on coronavirus

Jordan

Published: 2020-03-03 17:37

Last Updated: 2024-03-28 20:36


PSD: Two arrested for publishing fake news on coronavirus
PSD: Two arrested for publishing fake news on coronavirus

Members of the Cybercrime Unit arrested two people today after they published rumors and fake news on coronavirus.

Spokesman for the Public Security Directorate (PSD) confirmed that the arrested were immediately investigated and will be later referred to the public prosecution.

The spokesman confirmed that people who publish fake news will be immediately arrested and the necessary legal actions will be against them, as such news panic the citizens.

He called on people to verify news and not to publish unreliable news and information, confirming that citizens must get information only from official sources.