A series of false reports purporting to come from one of the two candidates who will face off in the second round of the presidential election are causing unrest in the Czech Republic a week before the vote, the dpa agency reported on Friday, citing Agerpres.

Several social media users reported receiving a message believed to be from former general Petr Pavel, who won 35.4% of the vote in the first round of the January 13-14 presidential election.

Please go to the nearest army base, where you will receive the necessary equipment for mobilization for hostilities in Ukraine,” the message reads.

A police spokesman confirmed on Friday that several such cases had been reported and that investigations were ongoing.

On January 27-28, Petro Pavel will meet former Prime Minister Andrii Babish (35% in the first round).

The war in Ukraine became the central theme of the election campaign. Babis advertises himself, among other things, on posters with the message: “The general does not believe in peace. Vote for peace — vote with Babish.” For his part, Pavlo accuses his opponent of taking advantage of voters’ fears