Suspect Surnamed Wang Sent for Prosecution for Spreading False Information 'Hantavirus is Adverse Reaction to Vaccine'
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) sent a suspect named Wang for prosecution after he allegedly spread false information on social media claiming that 'Hantavirus is an adverse reaction to the BNT vaccine.' The MJIB emphasizes the importance of verifying information to prevent public panic and distrust in public health initiatives.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 13th) The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau today announced that its Cybersecurity Workstation discovered false information being disseminated on social media claiming that 'Hantavirus is an adverse reaction to the BNT vaccine'. On the 12th, the suspect surnamed Wang was summoned for questioning and was subsequently transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of violating the Communicable Disease Control Act.
The Investigation Bureau issued a press release stating that its Cybersecurity Workstation found false information disseminated on social platforms such as Facebook and X on the 6th and 7th, claiming that 'Hantavirus is an adverse reaction to the BNT vaccine'. This information, spread through social media, caused public doubt about COVID-19 vaccines and panic about Hantavirus infection.
The Investigation Bureau stated that after tracing the source, it was found to be committed by a Taipei resident surnamed Wang. The suspect surnamed Wang was summoned for questioning yesterday and was subsequently transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of violating Article 63 of the Communicable Disease Control Act.
The Investigation Bureau stated that relevant information on social platforms was confirmed to be false by Reuters fact-checking. The Investigation Bureau reminds the public to discern and carefully verify online information, and not to spread false information due to incorrect perceptions, which may cause social unrest and harm to businesses, thereby leading to legal transgressions. (Editor: Guan Chung-wei) 1150513
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 13th) The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau today announced that its Cybersecurity Workstation discovered false information being disseminated on social media claiming that 'Hantavirus is an adverse reaction to the BNT vaccine'. On the 12th, the suspect surnamed Wang was summoned for questioning and was subsequently transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of violating the Communicable Disease Control Act.
The Investigation Bureau issued a press release stating that its Cybersecurity Workstation found false information disseminated on social platforms such as Facebook and X on the 6th and 7th, claiming that 'Hantavirus is an adverse reaction to the BNT vaccine'. This information, spread through social media, caused public doubt about COVID-19 vaccines and panic about Hantavirus infection.
The Investigation Bureau stated that after tracing the source, it was found to be committed by a Taipei resident surnamed Wang. The suspect surnamed Wang was summoned for questioning yesterday and was subsequently transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of violating Article 63 of the Communicable Disease Control Act.
The Investigation Bureau stated that relevant information on social platforms was confirmed to be false by Reuters fact-checking. The Investigation Bureau reminds the public to discern and carefully verify online information, and not to spread false information due to incorrect perceptions, which may cause social unrest and harm to businesses, thereby leading to legal transgressions. (Editor: Guan Chung-wei) 1150513
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