Malaysia

Fake news: cops deny children being kidnapped for organ harvesting

Message making rounds on social media now from 2017 misinformation case, says Bukit Aman

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 04 Jul 2022 3:06PM

Fake news: cops deny children being kidnapped for organ harvesting
PDRM corporate communication head A. Skandaguru says the fake message alleged that a group of children were given prohibited substances which rendered them speechless, before they were transported in poultry lorries to a neighbouring country for organ transplantation. – The Vibes file pic, July 4, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has confirmed that there were no cases of children being kidnapped in Malaysia for organ harvesting in a neighbouring country.

“A message now making its rounds on several social media platforms is actually from a case of fake news in 2017,” Bukit Aman said in a statement today.

PDRM corporate communication head A. Skandaguru said police had not received any reports on the kidnapping and the sale of children’s organs as alleged.

He said the fake message alleged that a group of children were given prohibited substances which rendered them speechless, before they were transported in poultry lorries to a neighbouring country for organ transplantation.

Skandaguru said any individuals caught sharing fake news could be charged with improper use of network facilities under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988. – Bernama, July 4, 2022

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