24 December, 2025, 11:41 am Central - 27°C Clear

Man to appear at court today for circulating edited newspaper article in May

Man to appear at court today for circulating edited newspaper article in May

By Alipate Narawa
24/12/2025
Photo: Fiji Police Force
A 56-year-old man will appear at the Suva Magistrate Court today in relation to a social media post he made in May this year. 
Police say it is alleged that he circulated an edited newspaper article using his social media account, which contained false and misleading information against the two prominent people. 
They say the complaint was investigated in line with Section 24 of the Online Safety Act, 2018, Causing Harm by Posting Electronic Communication. 
Police say he was arrested in Nadi yesterday and is charged with a count of Causing Harm by Posting Electronic Communication contrary to Section 24 (1) (a) (b) and (c) of the Online Safety Act 2018.
He will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court later today.
FEATURE NEWS
Christmas is a time to reflect on the year gone by - Finance Minister
Christmas is a time to reflect on the year gone by and to be grateful for the blessings of family, faith and community.Minister for Finance, Commerce ...
13 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
FIJI WATER FOUNDATION DONATES OVER $301,000 TO 62 LOCAL CHARITIES
Good news for 62 local charities, as the fiji water foundation has directed more than $301,000 to them through its 2025 wonderful giving program, ...
2 minutes ago

Man to appear at court today for circulating edited newspaper article in May
A 56-year-old man will appear at the Suva Magistrate Court today in relation to a social media post he made in May this year. Police say it is ...
1 hour ago

40 percent of road deaths are due to speeding - LTA CEO
Speeding and drink-driving continue to be the leading causes of road fatalities, with speeding alone accounting for about 40 percent of annual road ...
3 hours ago

Hilton Fiji makes the season brighter by giving back to the community
Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa is giving back to the local community through its Christmas Stationery Drive and a festive luncheon for the students ...
3 hours ago

Chris Evans returns for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ as Captain America with a child
Marvel Studios has finally dropped the first teaser trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday” online, after it aired in theatres last week attached to ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
2 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
2 days ago

Tribunal case of suspended Commissioner of Corrections Dr Nakarawa
Tribunal proceedings for suspended Corrections Commissioner Dr Nakarawa are underway, focusing on allegations of misbehaviour during his tenure as ...
2 days ago

TOP