Crime and security

1,827 claims on this topic checked by other fact-checking organisations. Topics are sorted by the words in each claim and cover English-language checks.

Checked by FACTLY29 Sep 2026India Crime and security

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“Video of a Muslim police officer named Naseem slapping an elderly man in saffron attire in Vellore, Tamil Nadu.”

FACTLY rated this: FALSE

FACTLY says: Local authorities have confirmed that the officer in the footage is SSI Narasimhan, who is a Hindu, not a Muslim. He was subsequently reassigned to the Armed Reserve, and a formal departmental investigation regarding hi…

Checked by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka28 Sep 2026Sri Lanka Crime and security

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“NFF leader and former MP Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by the police, as shown in a viral arrest photo.”

Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False

Checked by FACTLY24 Sep 2026India Crime and security

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“The videos show police arresting the accused in the 2026 Jamui molestation incident in Bihar.”

FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING

FACTLY says: None of these viral videos are related to the Jamui molestation incident in Bihar. The first video is from Khachrod, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, and shows police parading a man arrested in connection with the December 2025 …

Checked by Vera Files22 Sep 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“The extradition to the United States for Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Apollo Quiboloy will clear him from U.S. charges of child sex trafficking and fraud.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: U.S. charges against KOJC founder Apollo Quiboloy have not been dismissed. The extradition request for him is under review by the justice department.

Checked by Vera Files22 Sep 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“Zia Adiong said the public is outraged by the arrest of former House speaker Martin Romualdez.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: Adiong said his arrest will give Romualdez the opportunity to defend himself against the charges against him. He highlighted his colleague's confidence in facing the accusations by not leaving the country.

Checked by FACTLY16 Sep 2026India Crime and security

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“The video shows police taking action against protesters in Delhi while the BRICS Summit 2026 was going on.”

FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING

FACTLY says: The viral video does not show police action against protesters in Delhi during the BRICS Summit. The video is from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, where paramedical students were protesting over unpaid stipends and mandatory …

Checked by Vera Files8 Sep 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“A post shows Sara Duterte in a police mugshot holding a booking placard for three counts of grave threats.”

Vera Files rated this: Fake

Vera Files says: The circulating mugshot is an AI-generated fabrication because no official police booking photo of Vice President Sara Duterte exists. Authorities from the Quezon City Police District and Duterte's legal counsel confirm…

Checked by Vera Files7 Sep 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“Sara Duterte was put in handcuffs after a Quezon City court ordered her arrest over a grave threats case.”

Vera Files rated this: Fake

Vera Files says: This is an altered copy of Duterte's photo wearing a wristwatch while talking with authorities when she visited Ateneo de Zamboanga University after the Aug. 18 shooting incident.

Checked by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka31 Aug 2026Sri Lanka Crime and security

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“A Canadian court has ruled that there was no Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka, following a legal battle led by Dr. Neville Hewage.”

Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False

Checked by FACTLY13 Aug 2026India Crime and security

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“The video shows a woman crying after being subjected to a police lathi charge during the recent students’ protest in Jharkhand.”

FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING

FACTLY says: The video does not show a woman crying after being lathi-charged during the recent Jharkhand student protests. The video is from a student protest in Patna, Bihar, held in July 2026, and predates the 10 August 2026 poli…

Checked by Vera Files7 Aug 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has been captured in Davao City and immediately whisked away to the International Criminal Court.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: Several government agencies debunked claims. As of press time, the ICC released no public statements, news releases, or any filings on the status of dela Rosa's crime against humanity of murder.

Checked by Vera Files6 Aug 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is the subject of a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, has surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: No verified reports support claims that Dela Rosa surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation. The agency's Director Melvin Matibag said the lawmaker has yet to be apprehended, noting that a manhunt to locate de…

Checked by Vera Files4 Aug 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “confirmed” during his penultimate State of the Nation Address that Rodrigo Duterte is set to be released by the International Criminal Court.”

Vera Files rated this: Fake

Vera Files says: Contrary to the bogus quote card, Marcos did not confirm the release of Duterte from detention in the Hague in this year's SONA or even mention his case before the ICC.

Checked by Vera Files3 Aug 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing trial at the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, will be returning to the Philippines next week.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: The ICC has not issued any announcement regarding the release of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Vice President Sara Duterte also denied saying that her father would be released anytime soon.

Checked by FACTLY3 Aug 2026India Crime and security

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“The video shows a woman assaulted by police and Bajrang Dal workers for abusing PM Modi during a CJP protest.”

FACTLY rated this: FALSE

FACTLY says: The video shows the aftermath of an alleged domestic violence incident at the family court in Varanasi, where a woman was allegedly assaulted by her husband on 16 July 2026. The incident was confirmed by media reports a…

Checked by Vera Files30 Jul 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“ICC Judge Joanna Korner said former president Rodrigo Duterte should not be imprisoned because the court lacks jurisdiction over his case.”

Vera Files rated this: Fake

Vera Files says: There are no official statements or records from the ICC confirming that Korner said the statement. The ICC already ruled that it has jurisdiction over crimes committed when the Philippines was still a party to the Rome…

Checked by FACTLY29 Jul 2026India Crime and security

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“The video shows police identifying and arresting students involved in the CJP protest one by one and taking action against them.”

FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING

FACTLY says: The video is unrelated to the CJP protest and shows an altercation involving AISA members at Maurice Nagar Police Station following protests over the UGC Draft Regulations. Although some CJP protesters were arrested in …

Checked by FACTLY24 Jul 2026India Crime and security

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“The video shows youths being brutally beaten by police during the CJP protest in Delhi.”

FACTLY rated this: FALSE

FACTLY says: The video is not from the CJP protest in Delhi. It has been online since 25 December 2024 and shows police lathi-charging BPSC aspirants protesting over alleged irregularities in the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Exami…

Checked by Vera Files23 Jul 2026Philippines Crime and security

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“Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has been arrested by the police.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: Dela Rosa remains in hiding since he disappeared from the Senate last May 14. The graphic card originated from a TikTok account impersonating GMA Integrated News.

Checked by FACTLY23 Jul 2026India Crime and security

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“The video shows a student picking up a tear gas shell fired by the police during the CJP protest and throwing it back at the officers.”

FACTLY rated this: FALSE

FACTLY says: The viral video is unrelated to the CJP protest. It has been online since September 2025 and shows clashes during Nepal’s anti-government Gen Z protests. The video was filmed in front of the Dolphin Education building i…