Man charged in Pakistan for alleged role in spreading false claims before UK riots

Man charged in Pakistan for alleged role in spreading false claims before UK riots

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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