The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) warned the public about the circulation of a fake document using the ministry’s logo.
According to a statement, the document falsely claims that cash donations to the Palestine Humanitarian Fund in Gaza can be made to the Independent Motorcycle Club/Association, Brunei Darussalam.
The MoFE reminded the public that distributing false information is a criminal offence under Section 34 of the Public Order Act, Chapter 148, that carries a penalty of a fine of BND3,000 and three years’ imprisonment. The unauthorised use of government logos is also a serious offence and the act of cheating by impersonation is punishable under Section 419 of the Penal Code, Chapter 22, carrying a penalty of imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years and fine, upon conviction. With regards to the spreading of false information, a report has been filed with the authorities for further investigation.
The public can report any suspicious information to the MoFE’s Corporate Communications Unit at 2380999 or pr@mofe.gov.bn.
