Ismail Sabri: 268 investigations conducted on spreading of fake news since start of MCO


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 19 Sep 2020

Petaling Jaya: Two hundred and sixty-eight investigation papers have been opened in connection with spreading of fake news since the start of the movement control order (MCO), says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

“From the total amount, 131 cases are still being investigated, 35 had been prosecuted, 12 issued a warning notice, 16 were undergoing trial and 19 pleaded guilty.” said the Senior Minister (Security) in a statement on Saturday (Sept 19).

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