JCF Clamps Down on Cyber-Threats: Portmore Man Latest To Be Charged For Inciting Violence
JCF CLAMPS DOWN ON CYBER-THREATS: PORTMORE MAN LATEST TO BE CHARGED FOR INCITING VIOLENCE
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is aware of a serious trend involving online threats aimed at government officials, public servants and members of the general public. The JCF takes all cyber-threats and incitements of violence seriously and intensively pursues them.
As a recent example of this zero-tolerance approach, detectives at the Transnational Crime Investigation Division (TCID) of the Specialized Investigation Branch have arrested and charged a 30-year-old-man following investigations into malicious online content which incites violence against members of the JCF.
The accused is Kevaughn Spencer, otherwise called ‘Asus Major’ and ‘Kevydan Blazing,’ of Madrid Way, Phoenix Vista in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Spencer has been charged with:
- Use of a Computer for Malicious Communication
- Use of Audio or Audio-Visual Communication to Promote Criminal Activity
Reports are that on Friday, September 18 at about 6.18 a.m., a video was posted on a social media site inciting violence against members of the JCF and their families, as well as inciting general disorder and violence toward law enforcement personnel.
An investigation was launched and TCID personnel, supported by the St. Catherine South Operations Support Team (OST), carried out an operation at Spencer’s house on Thursday, September 24; but Spencer was not found. On Saturday, September 26 about 8:30 p.m., Spencer turned himself in to the police accompanied by his Attorney. Following an interview he was subsequently charged.
The JCF reiterates its pledge to maintain public order and urges the public to use digital channels responsibly. Citizens are reminded that making threats and inciting violence online is a serious offence and those responsible may face prosecution.
