I have a rather disturbing problem. In a WhatsApp group (with quite a few members), someone accused me of doing something I never did—for example, accusing me of "taking cash", "cheating customers", or "having an affair". The accusations were written clearly, using my name, and some people immediately believed them.
After that, the story in the group started to spread. Someone took a screenshot of the chat and sent it to another group. There was even a mention on Instagram Story, so people outside the group also found out and I became embarrassed, stressed, and worried that my reputation would be damaged.
What I want to ask:
- If I am defamed like this, what articles of the New Criminal Code can be applied, and what is the threat of punishment?
- What is the difference between "defamation" and "slander"?
- If the perpetrator argues that they are "just sharing information" or "just venting", can they still be held accountable?
- Does a case like this require a report from me first (complaint offense), and is there a time limit?
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