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Old Video Misused to Spread False Claims About Maulana Tariq Jamil’s Frozen Account

Claim:

A claim circulating on social media alleges that renowned Islamic scholar Maulana @TariqJamilOFCL‘s bank account was found to contain Rs. 49 billion, leading to its suspension. A video accompanying this claim, featuring a clip from @ARYNEWSOFFICIAL program 11th Hour, has gone viral. In this video, an emoji has been placed over the date and time to obscure them. This claim has gained traction across various platforms, subjecting @TariqJamilOFCL to intense criticism on social media.

Reality:

An investigative team from the global fact-checking organization Fake News Watchdog analyzed the details of this video and claim. Their research revealed that this claim and the viral video are not recent but rather old. The video actually dates back to January 19, 2023, when similar allegations were made about Maulana @TariqJamilOFCL’s bank account. This old footage is now being reshared with a misleading narrative.

At the time of the original claim, Maulana @TariqJamilOFCL’s son, @YousafjamilMTJ, promptly refuted the allegations. In a tweet, he stated: “Since yesterday, reports have been circulating on social media that Maulana @TariqJamilOFCL’s bank accounts have been sealed, with claims of billions of rupees in them. There is absolutely no truth to this news. Spreading false information about someone is a highly irresponsible act.” This statement was also shared on Maulana @TariqJamilOFCL’s official Instagram story.

Conclusion:

Investigations confirm that the claim of Rs. 49 billion being found in Maulana @TariqJamilOFCL’s bank account is entirely baseless and an old rumor that has resurfaced. Spreading such misinformation contributes to false narratives, and sharing unverified news without confirmation is misleading. The public is advised to verify the authenticity of viral claims before sharing them.

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