Man to be produced in court for allegedly giving false information in relation to CONVID-19 virus

A man will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with allegedly giving false information to a public officer in relation to the CONVID-19 virus.

The accused had presented himself to medical authorities last week, gave false personal details and claimed he had recently returned from overseas and was not feeling well having experienced symptoms of CONVID-19.

Shortly afterwards he disappeared and upon checking his travel history, it was discovered the accused had never left the country.

He was tracked down in Delainavesi and charged with two counts of giving false information to a public officer and one count of malicious act.

He will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today.