Three women who were charged with one count each of Malicious Act appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court today.
36-year-old Titilia Camaibau, 53-year-old Marica Bole and 32-year old Sharoon Devi Kumar allegedly posted false information on social media in relation to the COVID-19 situation which created panic and fear among the general public.
The court has ordered Camaibau to undergo psychiatric evaluation at the St Giles Hospital and her case will be called again on the 2nd of April.
Devi has been remanded in custody for the next 7 days and her case will be called again on the 2nd of April.
Bole has been bailed and ordered to report to the Nasinu Police Station every first day of the month and her case will be called again on the 15th of June.
