Erisco Tomato: Our cybercrime act is potent, effective - Police
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Erisco Tomato: Our cybercrime act is potent, effective - Police
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the Erisco Tomato matter.
Following Mrs. Chioma's involvement coming under scrutiny, accusations have surfaced alleging violations of key sections of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015. Preliminary investigations have uncovered compelling evidence suggesting her alleged role in breaching existing laws, especially those concerning the appropriate use of cyberspace.
On September 17, 2023, Chioma Egodi posted a product review on her Facebook page regarding a Tomato Paste product from Erisco Food. The post garnered numerous comments on social media shortly after news of Egodi's arrest emerged online.
The Nigeria Police Force made this known in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, March 7.
Part of the statement reads: "The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the Erisco Tomato matter. The involvement of Mrs. Chioma warrants scrutiny as she stands accused of violating some salient parts of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015 as preliminary investigations conducted have unearthed compelling evidence indicating Mrs. Chioma's alleged role in the violation of extant laws, particularly those related to the proper use of the cyber space.
"At this juncture, it is imperative to caution members of the public against spreading misinformation and attempting to manipulate public sentiment. The law operates impartially, and any attempt to subvert it will be met with the full force of legal action.
"The recent developments in the case are deeply worrisome, particularly the use of crowdfunding as a means to influence legal proceedings. Such actions undermine the integrity of the justice system and threaten the principles of fairness and accountability as they are highly inimical to the existence of the rule of law."
Source: X | PoliceNG
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