Retired Military Officer Charged With One Count Of Malicious Act The accused between the 15th – 20th of July 2021 allegedly fabricated and falsely spread locally and abroad by word of mouth through his Facebook account condemning the reality of COVID-19 with the intent to create alarm and public anxiety. by fiji police force 2021-07-18 A 63-year old retired military officer has been charged with one count of Malicious Act contrary to Section 15(a) of the Public Order Act for publishing live videos on his social media account with the alleged intention of creating public alarm. The accused between the 15th – 20th of July 2021 allegedly fabricated and falsely spread locally and abroad by word of mouth through his Facebook account condemning the reality of COVID-19 with the intent to create alarm and public anxiety.