MCMC blocks Sugarbook website after renewed scrutiny

Published: Feb 15, 2021 3:29 PM | Updated: Feb 16, 2021 3:54 AM

The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has blocked access to the website of online dating service Sugarbook today, less than a day after it said it was investigating the platform.

This came after a press release from the service regarding its membership drew renewed scrutiny...

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