This Is Doctor Lois Owien's Statement That Became The Reason For Her Arrest
JAKARTA - The police arrested doctor Lois Owien who was suspected of spreading false news or hoaxes about COVID-19. One of his statements that became controversial regarding the cause of death of the community was not due to COVID-19 but excessive drug administration.
"The post is that the victims who have died from COVID-19 are not due to COVID-19, but are caused by interactions between drugs and the administration of six drugs", said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Public Relations Division, Commissioner Ahmad Ramadhan, to reporters on Monday, July 12.
The statement about the patient's death not due to COVID-19 was uploaded by doctor Lois Owien to various social media, namely Instagram and Twitter.
"So it's not just one social media platform, but there are three social media platforms that have been carried out", said Ramadhan.
The post is thought to have caused a stir in the community. In fact, it is considered by the police as an act of hindering government programs in dealing with disease outbreaks.
"Doctor L has spread false news and or broadcast news or false news on purpose which can cause trouble among the people and or hinder the implementation of the prevention of infectious disease outbreaks", said Ramadhan.
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Doctor Lois Owien was arrested by Regional Police (Polda) Metro Jaya on Sunday, July 11, at around 16.00 p.m. local time. She is considered to be spreading fake news or hoaxes about COVID-19.
Although Doctor Lois was arrested by the Special Criminal Directorate of the Polda Metro Jaya, the handling of the case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police.