PNP files charges against 32 for spreading Covid-19 fake news
On Monday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that it has filed charges against 32 individuals for spreading false information about the coronavirus pandemic.
Of these, 24 suspects were arrested by the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group and another eight by regional police offices and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.
The suspects are facing charges under Article 154 of the Revised Penal Code as amended and Section 6 of Republic Act No. 10175, or the Anti-Cybercrime Law.
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