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PNP monitors 6 'hoax posts' on nCoV threat
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is threatening to file criminal charges against individuals spreading fake news about the novel coronavirus (nCoV).
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac stated that spreading unverified information causes public panic and fear.
Banac warned that those caught posting false information will face arrest.
The PNP is prepared to file charges for violating Presidential Decree No. 90 on rumor-mongering and Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code concerning unlawful use of publication and utterances, in relation to the Anti-Cybercrime Law.
Penalties for these charges will be one degree higher due to the Anti-Cybercrime Law, potentially resulting in fines and imprisonment.
The PNP's Anti-Cybercrime Group is actively tracking down individuals responsible for at least six social media posts containing false nCoV information.
A previous case involved a video blogger in Legazpi City who was charged for pretending to be infected with nCoV as a prank.
The PNP urges the public to remain vigilant and report anyone spreading fake news to authorities.
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