Judge rules Caprice defamed Ebit, orders apology and RM200,000 compensation

The Shah Alam Sessions Court has ruled in favor of preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, ordering social media personality Ariz Ramli, known as Caprice, to pay RM200,000 in damages for defamation. The court found that Caprice had made seven statements in a 2023 video featuring Indonesian influencer Mondy Tattoo that defamed Ebit, alleging sexual abuse and religious exploitation.

Judge Zuhrina Nor directed Caprice to issue an apology and retraction within 48 hours, and granted a seven-day stay on the damages payment to allow for a potential appeal to the High Court. Ebit's legal team argued that Caprice acted maliciously by publishing the video without verifying its contents, causing Ebit to become the target of negative comments online. Caprice was represented by Rezan Ezra Mosinal, while Ebit was represented by Akberdin Abdul Kader.

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