Phnom Penh: The spokesperson’s office of the Ministry of Information issued a press release warning the public after discovering that individuals had used the name and photograph of Information Minister Neth Pheaktra to create fake Telegram accounts for fraudulent purposes, including scams and other unlawful activities.
The release said the impersonation seriously harmed the honour and standing of the Ministry of Information and state institutions, and violated the minister’s privacy, reputation and dignity.
The ministry said it was working closely with relevant ministries, institutions and authorities to identify those involved in impersonation, fraud and other unlawful activities, and would take firm legal measures against offenders.
The ministry urged the public to remain highly vigilant, not to trust or conduct transactions with unofficial social-media accounts, and to verify information sources carefully before contacting accounts or sharing information, to avoid being deceived.
By: KPS99TV
