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A series of misleading posts implying that Gotabhaya and Senadhipathi were acquitted of the Avant Garde case recently!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In light of many political objectives, past incidents, especially those related to major court cases, are often presented with twisted plots that imply they are recent events. Below is an investigation we conducted into one such post regarding the Avant-Garde case. Social Media Posts : A social media post was […]

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The Woman Bowing to Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is NOT NPP MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Many social media posts and news regarding the NPP MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi are circulating through social media platforms from time to time. Below is an investigation we conducted regarding a recent claim based on a viral image. Social Media Posts : A photo was shared on social media purportedly showing […]

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Old Images Fabricated Using AI, Targeting Namal Rajapaksa & President Anura

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Various photo and video edits are frequently shared on social media to attack political opponents, and nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is used more often. Below is our investigation into some of the photos published in that way. Social Media Post : A photo of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was circulated on social […]

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Scientists Are Not Yet Able to “End Baldness” with an Injectable Drug

A viral post claims that scientists are close to curing baldness and reversing gray hair with a new injectable drug called ABS-201, made by the biotech company Absci. The post presents this as a major scientific breakthrough that can wake up inactive hair follicles and restart hair growth from the roots. However, our investigation shows […]

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A misleading video purporting to be a video of Nelu Flower Blooming in Sri Lanka!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel   The “Nelu flower” blooming in Horton Plains, which has not occurred in 12 years, has caught the attention of many Sri Lankans. However, among many videos of the rare Nelu Flower blooming in Horton Plains, some misleading content was also shared, mistakenly attributing it to the rare spectacle in […]

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Viral Claim About “Single Dose” Cancer Drug Causing Tumor to Vanish in 5 Days Is Misleading

A recent social-media claim is circulating widely, stating that a “single dose” of a new experimental cancer drug caused a woman’s tumor to “nearly vanish” within just five days. Upon our investigation, we found the claim is misleading. Social Media Posts The viral posts claim that “a single dose of a new experimental cancer drug […]

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Real Storm, Fake Footage: Viral Hurricane Melissa Video Is AI-Generated

A dramatic video circulating on social media claims to show an airplane flying directly into the eye of Hurricane Melissa and capturing a vortex from above. While Hurricane Melissa is indeed a real and powerful storm, investigation shows the viral clip is not genuine footage. Social Media Posts A video showing an aerial view of […]

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The Viral Video of “Aerofoot” Flying Sneakers is AI-Generated

A video circulating on social media shows futuristic footwear named Aerofoot that appears to allow a person to lift off the ground and “fly” using just the shoes. According to our investigation, the footage is not evidence of a functioning flying shoe, but rather digitally created content. Social Media Posts The viral post shows a […]

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No, NASA Did Not Confirm That Earth Now Has Two Moons

In October 2025, social media platforms erupted with claims that NASA had confirmed Earth now possesses two moons, a celestial companion destined to orbit our planet until 2083. However, our investigation found that this claim misinterprets scientific data, NASA did not announce that Earth has two moons. Social Media Posts A viral claim circulating on […]

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Don’t Fall for Fake Investment Schemes Promoted Through Popular Public Figures!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Every day on social media, users come across posts showing well known personalities promoting investment schemes that claim to offer unbelievable profits. But are these truly legitimate opportunities? Factcrescendo has investigated and uncovered the truth behind these claims. Social Media Posts : Posts circulating online claim that Sri Lankan citizens […]

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