22 Aug 2015

Fiji police warn against swearing on facebook

4:26 pm on 22 August 2015

The police in Fiji are warning that swearing at people is illegal in the country, after responding to concerns about an ex-student who swore at a Principal on facebook.

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The Fiji Village reports that police spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri, has confirmed that some Marist supporters raised serious concerns about a social media post, in which an ex-student swore at the Marist Principal.

He said the Cyber Crimes Unit investigated the matter and met with the person, who has since put up a public apology.

The Fiji police have stressed that swearing at people is illegal in the country, and people should respect the law.