Inp.polri.go.id - Pekanbaru. As the 2024 Election nears, Riau Regional Police boosts cyber patrols under the leadership of Police Senior Superintendent Nasriadi, the Riau Regional Police's Director of General Crime Investigation, to tackle hoaxes and misinformation, aiming to maintain public order. "A special team monitors content that may disrupt public security," he said on Saturday (10/02/2024). Meanwhile, Police Assistant Superintendent Fajri, Head of Cyber Sub-Directorate, cautioned that hoaxes could fuel group animosity and public unease, often originating from unclear or anonymous sources with specific targets. "Fueled by provocative language and erratic formatting, hoaxes are often riddled with capitalization, bold text, excessive exclamation marks, and obscure sources," he detailed. Riau Regional Police advocates vigilance regarding social media news, urging verification before dissemination and reporting any hoaxes to authorities. Hoax perpetrators face up to 6 years in prison under the amended ITE Law. (ar/mz/pr/nm)