Sri Lanka makes first arrest under Online Safety Bill ?

February 11, 2024 at 9:35 AM

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alas says that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a person who spread slander on social media.

He mentioned that the concerned suspect had maliciously carried out these smear campaigns with the support of a politician.

“He was slandering us through social media. He had about Rs. 400,000 at the time of the arrest. This is why we have brought the online safety act. These campaigns can even be used to change governments” he said.

The minister said the while talking In a program held in Panadura on Saturday (10), he further said that the names will be revealed in the future. (NewsWire)