Police officer exposed after posting false information online
Phan Phi Toan, 33 years old, was summoned for posting false and provocative information online. Police discovered that he had many fake police name tags and ranks.
On August 14, Toan was detained by Thu Duc District Police to investigate his posting behavior.untrue, inciting on Facebook and possessing many police uniforms.
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Toan at the investigation agency. Photo: Provided by the police |
Previously, on August 11, the account "No Name" posted on the forum many contents related to Covid-19 prevention, support policies for the poor in Tang Nhon Phu A ward and had offensive words for ward leaders and neighborhood leaders. When investigating, the authorities determined that Toan was the owner of this account.
Searching Toan's residence, police discovered that he kept in his house a military uniform, a lieutenant rank, a name tag of Deputy Chief of Police of District 3, Deputy Head of General Department, an electric baton, and many support tools...
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Evidence seized at Toan's house. Photo: Provided by police |
Wherever he went, Toan often claimed to be the Deputy Captain of District 3 Police, making many people trust him. According to the investigation agency, Toan'sfake policeIt is possible to deceive many people so the investigation is expanding.