Latvian journalist arrested for speaking of devaluation
20.11.2008, 13:51 Latvian defence police arrested a
journalist for spreading rumours about devaluation, Eesti Päevaleht mediates
Latvian Delfi.
Latvian defence police has started two criminal proceedings for spreading
devaluation rumours. The institution has turned to the media as well, asking
only checked information to be published.
Defence police did not give any specific information.
Last year Latvian government accepted a law that allows penalties for
spreading rumours about lat devaluation and the penalty will be harsher if the
rumours are told for personal gain. Misinforming about lat devaluation can bring
up to 6 years in jail.