Sean Paul threat a hoax to create atmosphere of fear, says President’s Office
28 Dec 2014, 7:50 PM
Daniel Bosley
The President’s Office has said that the online death threat against Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul was a “local hoax” aimed at damaging the country’s reputation.
“The investigation has revealed that the threat is designed to dissuade visitors, create an atmosphere of fear and disappoint the many thousand fans of Mr. Sean Paul who eagerly await the landmark concert in the capital, Male’.”
“The threat is also aimed at tarnishing the longstanding reputation of the Maldives as a destination of peace, security, and tranquility,” continued a statement released today (December 28).
The video (since removed) promised that “the world will see your burnt and blood drenched dead body,” should the artist perform in the Maldives.
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