Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the context of a reported $2.5 million fraud involving the computer system of the Department of External Resources of the Ministry of Finance, social media posts have circulated alleging that the Road Development Authority erroneously repaid Rs. 380 million to contractors. An inquiry has been initiated to verify the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The dissemination of misleading information relating to incidents of significant public interest has become a common occurrence on social media platforms. Presented below is a fact-checking analysis conducted by us in relation to one such misleading claim circulated concerning the recent arrest of a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Information continues to be reported regarding financial frauds perpetrated in cyberspace through the impersonation of reputable institutions. Presented below is an analysis of one such organised financial scam, carried out via a fraudulent “SriLankan.apk” application that misuses the name of SriLankan Airlines. Explainer: […]
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The viral claim circulating on platforms states that honeybee venom can “destroy 100% of breast cancer in less than 60 minutes.” Given the seriousness of cancer treatment and the potential for misinformation to influence patient decisions, this claim requires careful verification. However, a review of scientific studies and expert commentary shows that the claim is […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The alleged cyberattack involving unauthorized access to the computer system of the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Foreign Resources and the reported misappropriation of USD 2.5 million has emerged as a prominent national concern in recent days. Alongside this, a significant volume of related content, much of it unverified and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In certain instances, it is evident that misinformation is created and disseminated on social media by exploiting sensitive issues and presenting unverified claims as factual events. Below, we present a fact-check of a post about the reported birth of twins that people have repeatedly shared across social media platforms. Social […]
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A video ridiculing former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has once again been making the rounds on social media circles, which we found to be an instance of an altered clip. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social media posts: The video purportedly depicts a series of scenes in which it is claimed that the former […]
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Social Media Posts: A post circulating on social media poses the question: “Who is this R. Silva who suddenly put a house worth Rs. 10 billion up for sale?” The post was accompanied by an image purportedly showing a property listing on ikman.lk. Facebook | Archived Link We investigated the accuracy of this claim. Fact […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social Media Posts: A post circulating on social media claims that 12 government MPs and Ministers have submitted letters raising concerns about the government’s conduct and are preparing to resign. The post also alleges that these letters were handed to the NPP’s Pelawatta main office, and that if the shortcomings […]
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