KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 266 investigation papers have been opened in connection with spreading fake news since the start of the movement control order (MCO), says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Sunday (July 19).
The Senior Minister (Security) said as of July 18,172 cases were still being investigated, 30 had been prosecuted, 12 issued a warning notice, and 13 were undergoing trial.
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