Following the recent meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Elon Musk in Bali, Indonesia, numerous discussions and social media posts have emerged. However, some of these social media posts contain false information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Social Media Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Recently, a series of social media posts emerged claiming that Elon Musk said he was shocked to hear a Sri Lankan politician label him an “economic criminal.” These posts prominently feature the logo of “Dasatha,” a well-known social media and web news channel. The context revolves around a statement made by Sunil Hadunneththi, a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) executive committee in Sri Lanka, who later apologized publicly to Elon Musk.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n FB<\/a> | Archived<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n We decided to do a fact check on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fact Check<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Verification with Dasatha News:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Website and Social Media Check: Upon examining Dasatha News’ official website<\/a> and social media pages<\/a>, no related news or statements about Elon Musk being called an economic criminal or any reaction from Musk were found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consultation with the Editor: Direct communication with the editor of Dasatha News confirmed that they had not published any such news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Verification with Elon Musk’s Social Media:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An extensive review of Elon Musk\u2019s social media accounts, including X<\/a>, revealed no statements or reactions to the alleged comments by Sunil Hadunneththi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Musk’s public interactions and statements typically revolve around business ventures, technological advancements, and personal insights rather than addressing comments made by international politicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Review of International Media:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A thorough search through international media outlets yielded no reports on Elon Musk reacting to a Sri Lankan politician’s statement or any mention of being labeled an “economic criminal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent Engagements and Discussions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Elon Musk recently met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Bali<\/a>, Indonesia. This meeting has sparked various discussions and speculations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow us and stay up to date with our latest fact checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>Google News<\/strong><\/a> | <\/strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The social media posts claiming that Elon Musk was shocked by a Sri Lankan politician’s statement labeling him an “economic criminal” are false. There is no evidence from reliable sources, including the alleged publisher Dasatha News, Elon Musk\u2019s social media accounts, or international media, to support this claim. This appears to be a case of misinformation spreading on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdLjVbzaZjyde_nlan8ul5ZFS8J2YiVQEk2xcNSmhrqdrpV1Hxe59KQCPwVV0bze7T4kRGsA4HXD7fMvgPxoWWH-2_KBS3IcBmt84irUuAeNEyD3ZZ32Fm8cfynoqWG-3oQCx9Hwu_RLj4LumaLXxdhRJM9h3aQfddj1pMAsK4spe5fRq6ksso?key=Q_9VFspjN7QV6sjf3Oc06w\")