MCMC seeks TikTok’s explanation on alleged drug mule recruitments
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has asked TikTok to explain how it monitors suspicious content following reports of syndicates recruiting drug mules through the platform.
This comes after a syndicate reportedly duped several individuals into attempting to smuggle drugs to Manchester in the UK through job offers via TikTok.
“MCMC has asked for an official explanation from TikTok concerning its monitoring mechanism and internal enforcement for content or ads believed to be meant for criminal purposes,” the commission said in a statement.
“This includes false job offers that could potentially dupe TikTok users.”
It warned that any misuse of online platforms to recruit or cheat users for criminal purposes was a serious offence punishable under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
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