“I take responsibility for putting people in jail” in Minnesota fraud scandal.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
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.
“Interpol has arrested ex-Rep. Zaldy Co”
FactRakers rated this: FALSE
FactRakers says: Photo of extradition of American in Dominican Republic misused
“The video shows gangster Lawrence Bishnoi walking out of jail on bail in November 2025.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The viral video actually dates back to February 2020 and shows Bishnoi being presented before the court in Fazilka, Punjab. Lawrence Bishnoi remains in jail, and there are no credible reports indicating that he has been…
“Video showing Immadi Ravi, linked to the iBomma piracy case, performing a live hacking demonstration in front of a judge in court.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is AI-generated and not a real incident. The creator confirmed producing it with an AI model, and no credible evidence or news reports support the occurance of such an event. AI detection tools and visible inc…
“A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad in Saudi Arabia has killed 42 people. Local media reported that the bus collided with a diesel tanker, causing the bus to catch fire.”
Youturn rated this: old video
“A CCTV video shows a thief abandoning a robbery and returning the money after a child offers him a lollipop inside the shop.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is scripted. It was uploaded by the Pakistani channel Kamran Team Official, which clearly states that the scenes are scripted and the weapons are fake.
“These photos are sure to give the Delhi court sleepless nights. Rahul Gandhi and Kamal Nath held a two-hour meeting in a closed room. Save this photo; this is about to become something bigger in politics than you can even imagine.”
Youturn rated this: old photo
“The viral video shows Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni being arrested in the UK.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video does not show Dhoni being arrested. It was filmed in London on 16 July 2022, where Dhoni was simply walking on a street while fans chased him for selfies. Multiple news reports confirm he was in England for In…
“The viral video shows a woman police officer being shot by assailants in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The viral video is not from any real incident. It is a behind-the-scenes clip from the web series Crime Patrol 2.0, uploaded on the YouTube channel Nova Crime Thrillers on 23 September 2025. Raebareli Police also confir…
“Illegal Bangladeshi infiltrator Mohammad Zubair was caught on CCTV stealing from a Hindu businessman’s house. Police later arrested him. Such illegal Rohingya & Bangladeshi elements are a growing threat to India’s internal security, from theft to terror. Deport them all”
Youturn rated this: false
“Video mistake at the police station. The truth came out after being viral. See what is happening in the police station.”
Youturn rated this: fake
“The video shows policemen torturing a woman in a police station.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: This video is scripted and does not depict a real incident. It was uploaded to a YouTube channel named ‘Haunted Guru Ji’ on 06 September 2025. The video’s description clearly states that it was created for entertainment…
“The video shows a Chhattisgarh MLA, angered by the arrest of cow vigilantes, slapping a police officer.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is a compilation of two unrelated incidents. The first part shows Swabhimani Shetkari Sangathan youth wing president Mayur Borde slapping a bank manager in Jalna, Maharashtra, in August 2024. The second part s…
“Last rites of British Police Dog MPW. Watch the sentiments expressed by other dogs of the Police force ("colleagues")”
Youturn rated this: fake
“South African cricketer Tazmin Brits is seen in this video shooting a bow in the air, in imitation of Lord Rama during a cricket match against Pakistan, in support of India.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: South African player Tazmin Brits did this after scoring a century in a match against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, not Pakistan. This is the celebration that footballer Mohamed Salah does when …
“The video shows Advocate Anil Mishra being arrested by the police for making remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: The video is unrelated to Advocate Anil Mishra and does not show his arrest. It is from June 2025 and depicts the detention of senior advocate Amber Imam Hashmi in Darbhanga, Bihar, following a court order in a perjury …
“A viral YouTube Shorts video allegedly shows British police dogs crying over the death of another dog, while police officers perform its funeral rituals. In the video, the deceased dog appears to be in a glass coffin, and several British police German Shepherds are seen saluting the dog one last time and placing flower bouquets near the coffin.”
Youturn rated this: fake
“I love Yogi ji's UP Police”
Youturn rated this: false
“The viral video shows police officers and police dogs bidding a real farewell to a police dog.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is AI-generated. The original upload on the YouTube channel MamaPapaWoWo and analysis using Google’s SynthID confirm that the footage is artificially created.
“The video shows a man crying who was caught pelting stones in Bareilly and subsequently arrested and beaten by Uttar Pradesh police.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The viral video is from Bihar, not Uttar Pradesh. It shows Mohammad Firoz, an imam from Kataiya village in Madhubani, narrating his ordeal to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Firoz was allegedly assaulted by police during a v…