RCMP have charged 45-year-old Ousmane Bah of Quebec City with uttering threats and promoting hatred related to online posts directed at Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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The RCMP have laid charges against a Quebec City man accused of making online death threats directed at Prime Minister Mark Carney. Police said the allegations involve posts made on Facebook by 45-year-old Ousmane Bah.
According to RCMP, Bah’s case includes charges of uttering threats and promoting hatred against an identifiable group. The specific contents of the posts were not detailed in the information provided.
RCMP said an investigation into the alleged threats began on July 6. Investigators then proceeded to identify Bah as the accused, leading to criminal charges being filed.
Bah appeared in court on Sept. 24. The RCMP said he remains in custody pending his next court appearance, scheduled for Oct. 1.
The charges highlight ongoing law-enforcement efforts to address threats made online, particularly those directed at public officials. For Canadians, the case also underscores that communications on social media can lead to criminal investigations and court proceedings where authorities believe offences have been committed.
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