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Man charged in Pakistan for alleged role in spreading false claims before UK riots
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Web developer in Lahore charged with cyberterrorism, after riots thought to have been fuelled by false reports online
Police in Pakistan have charged a man with cyberterrorism for his alleged role in spreading misinformation thought to have led to widespread rioting in the UK, a senior investigator has said.
The suspect was identified as Farhan Asif, 32, a freelance web developer, said Imran Kishwar, the deputy inspector general of investigations in Lahore.
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