BY ROMINAH FAKA

A man accused of causing fear by spreading false information earlier this year during the peak of alleged attempted abductions is still without a lawyer.

Junior Harry Gereniu is charged with one count of spreading false information likely to cause fear and panic in the community contrary to section 63 of the Penal Code.

Yesterday the matter was mentioned before Principal Magistrate Dalcy Belapitu Oligari where court asked Gereniu if he had a lawyer to represent him.

The defendant told court that he had gone to the Public Solicitors Office (PSO) on Thursday last week and talked with one lawyer who said he would call Gereniu, but has not.

Court therefore moved the matter to December 16 to give time for the defendant to seek a legal representative.

It was alleged on October 19 at 9.15pm, a viral facebook post on Facebook alleged that a White Toyota Rav 4 without a plate number attempted to abduct the defendant using a hook to steal a basket containing a passport and visa.

The RSIPF began investigating the alleged kidnapping on October 25 after public panic and temporary school closures.

The accused later admitted to fabricating the story based on exaggerated remorse.

Able Maelanga of office of Police Prosecution Department acts for the crown.