Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) broadcaster Steven Maseya has spent the weekend in police custody following his arrest on suspicion that he was circulating fake Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations papers on social media.
Maseya was arrested on Thursday (11 November 2021) last week in the eastern district of Mangochi.
In a statement, National Police Spokesperson James Kadadzera said Maseya will answer charges of publishing false news likely to cause fear and alarm contrary to Section 60 of the Penal Code.
“The suspect was from early October, to 22 October, 2021, publishing and circulating fake MSCE examination papers on social media.
“He will be taken to court for prosecution after recording caution statements from the suspect,” said Kadadzera.
