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PIB Fact Check: A video is going viral on social media, in which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is allegedly claiming to have earned millions every month by investing Rs 21,000. Let’s know the truth of this viral message …Read more
PIB described the viral video as fake.
Highlights
- The video of earning 15 lakhs from an investment of ₹ 2100 is fake
- Press Information Bureau exposed fraud
- Digital way fake video
In the video, Sitharaman is allegedly seen saying that people can change their lives by joining this government project prepared in collaboration with the Finance Ministry of India. She also adds that Narayan Murthy has also helped in developing this advanced AI‑ powered platform.
PIB termed the claim fake as fake.
The Press Information Bureau of the Central Government’s Press Information Bureau i.e. PIB has told the truth of this viral message. The PIB has described this claim as completely fake. The PIB wrote on the social media platform X, “This video is a digital fake video. No such scheme has been launched or endored by the Finance Minister or the Government of India. Do not be a victim of any such suspicious investment claims. Be alert. Be vigilant. Confirm before trusting.”
🚨 too good to be true? Think Again!A video claims union finance minister @NSITHARAMAN Is promoting an investment platform developed in collaboration with ex-infosys ceo nr narayana musty, promising that an investment of an investment of ₹ 21,000 can earn you up to ₹ 15 Lakh Per Month!… pic.twitter.com/ykrrmcalc0
