“Police investigations revealed that the alleged abduction attempt did not occur.

“CCTV recordings and technical evidence confirmed that no movement involving the victim was detected at the location,” Johor police chief M Kumar said in a statement.

He said the 45-year-old woman filed the false report on Jan 22, alleging that she was approached by a man and a woman who tried to sell her tea in conjunction with Chinese New Year.

She claimed that they forced her to smell the tea, which caused her to feel dizzy and lose consciousness.

According to Kumar, the woman will be charged under Section 182 of the Penal Code at the magistrates’ court here today.

The claim, which went viral on social media, sparked negative responses from netizens who believed the incident had occurred.

“Some social media influencers also commented on the matter, portraying it as a safety threat to tourists in Johor,” Kumar said.

He warned that Johor police would take action against anyone spreading rumours or distorting facts to create public anxiety, especially regarding public safety issues.