Dominican Minister Vows to Sue Over Online Defamation Campaign

Dominican Minister Faride Raful to Sue Over Defamation Campaign Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, announced on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, her intention to file lawsuits against individuals spreading false information about her on social media. The announcement follows months of what Raful describes as a "systematic campaign of discredit." The campaign, she claims, has escalated to "unacceptable levels," involving the creation of false rumors about her personal life using "the lowest lies and the most perverse technology." In a video statement posted to her social media accounts, Raful stated, "For months I have been the target of a systematic campaign of discredit. Now, this campaign has escalated to unacceptable levels; they are resorting to the lowest lies and the most perverse technology to fabricate rumors about my personal life." She emphasized that she has always been open about her life and will not be intimidated. Raful has instructed her lawyers to begin legal proceedings against those involved in what she called "this infamy." The minister's actions underscore the growing concern over online defamation and the use of technology to spread false information. The case highlights the challenges faced by public figures in the digital age and the need for stronger legal protections against online harassment.