KOTA KINABALU: A Facebook posting stating that a woman had bravely fought off two men who tried to rob then rape her in Penampang, near here, has gone viral, but the incident has been found to be fake. Penampang police chief Deputy Supt Rosley Hobden said the "news" that went viral a few days ago is false. "Those found spreading false information can be charged under the Communications and Multimedia Act for using the Internet or telephone to spread false news or information," he said. In the viral posting, the alleged victim is said to have also responded by asking whether she would be charged for attacking the men. Netizens who replied to the posting described her as brave and asked her not to worry, saying that the suspects deserved to be beaten up.

Source: The Star March 06, 2017 13:07 UTC