Claim: A video shows a robber suffering a heart attack while attempting to steal from a shopkeeper during his prayers. Fact: The video is likely scripted and does not represent a real incident. On 8 January, a video showing an armed robbery attempt was shared widely online. It shows a robber stealing from a shop […]
Claim: A CCTV video shows an armed robbery averted after the shopkeeper’s daughter offers the robber a lollipop. Fact: The viral video does not depict real events; our investigation suggests that it is scripted. On 17 November, a video showing an armed robbery attempt was shared widely online. It shows a robber slapping the shopkeeper […]