Petaling Jaya, 29th March 2021 - Police have advised victims, whose images have been superimposed on pictures of nude women, to lodge a report so that investigations can be initiated.
Bukit Aman Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division (D11) principal assistant director, ACP Puan Siti Kamsiah Hassan told theSun while the police are aware of the trend of spreading pornographic material via social media platforms such as Telegram, there have been no reports made regarding fake or manipulated pictures.
“I would like to remind the public that any action that causes annoyance or destruction to others can be considered a threat, especially cases that involve the internet or social media as a medium,” she said.
Puan Siti Kamsiah added that the public should be made more aware of this and to be careful not to openly share personal information on social media as it could potentially land them in trouble.
“I would also like to make it very clear that the act of criminal intimidation is under Section 506 of the Penal Code, and whoever commits the offence can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or both,” she said.