Mandalay’s earthquake-damaged temple mistakenly identified as in Yangon

After the earthquake affected Myanmar and Thailand, a video clip showing the damage to ancient temple structures was shared on social media, featuring footage before and after the recent natural disaster. Many social media users shared and reacted to the post. However, after conducting a Google Reverse Image search, we discovered that the claim posted […]

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Lost Luggage Scam Alert at Phnom Penh International Airport

As online scams continue to spread using various images, a post recently claimed that Phnom Penh International Airport is organizing an annual sale of unclaimed luggage. This post has attracted significant attention from social media users in Cambodia. However, our investigation has confirmed that this claim is nothing more than an online scam. Social Media […]

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False Claim of Elon Musk’s Death Goes Viral on Social Media

Recently, several rumors and accusations have surfaced regarding Elon Musk, the world’s richest person. Among them, a post spread on social media claimed that he had died. This rumor quickly gained tra ction and was widely shared on different platforms. However, after conducting a fact-checking investigation, Fact Crescendo determined that the claim was false. Social […]

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Group of Coatis in Tikal, Guatemala Falsely Claimed as Dinosaurs

Recently, a video showing the Tikal Temple in Guatemala was posted online, featuring a group of small animals that look like dinosaurs. The video included a claim that these animals were real dinosaurs, which sparked many reactions and shares on social media. However, after verifying the images through a Google Reverse Image Search, we discovered […]

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AI-Generated Image of Plane Crash in US Misleads Social Media Users

After the tragic collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on January 29, 2025, a viral photo emerged showing a plane floating on water, with claims that it was from the Washington crash. The image quickly spread across social media, sparking heated reactions. However, after verification using an AI […]

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AI-Generated Photo Depicts Firefighter Rescuing Animal from Blaze

Photos and videos capturing the devastation of the wildfire in Los Angeles, Southern California, have been trending online, with many images depicting the heroic efforts of firefighters battling the flames. Among the most widely shared content are images of firefighters rescuing pets from the inferno, which have quickly gained traction across various social media platforms. […]

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Altered Image Recirculating After Trump’s Deportation Policies

Trump’s immigration policies were among the most controversial aspects of his presidency, focusing on border security, reducing illegal immigration, and restricting legal immigration. Recently, a photo of police officers detaining a man in a “Latinos for Trump” shirt has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions on social media. Social Media Claim On January 29, 2025, a […]

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AI Image of Church Surviving California Wildfire Goes Viral

After the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Southern California, photos and videos of the disaster are trending online. One of them has caught widespread attention. The photo, which claims to show a church surviving the flames, has shocked many users and sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms. However, Fact Crescendo’s investigation found […]

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Old Footage Falsely Linked to the Recent Earthquake in Tibet

After an earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday, a video circulated on social media, falsely claiming to show the disaster. The video received significant attention, with many believing it depicted the recent earthquake in Tibet. However, our investigation revealed that the claim was false. Social Media Claim A 22-second video clip showing an earthquake striking buildings […]

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Will Diet Coke Be Banned in the United States Starting January 20th?

Since President Trump’s election, one of his nominated cabinet members, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been vocal about removing harmful ingredients from food, promoting healthier lifestyles, and reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods. However, a viral claim has circulated on social media stating that, effective January 20th, all consumption of Diet Coke will be banned […]

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A recap of important fact-finding events for 2024 in Cambodia

While the freedom to create and access media content has expanded in recent years, the rise of fake and inaccurate information has also become a significant issue. This growing problem is a major concern for social media users, as well as for society and the nation at large. The unchecked spread of misinformation can lead […]

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Is Apple Adding ChatGPT to Every iPhone to Analyze Personal Data?

Recently, several users have started sharing claims that Apple is adding ChatGPT to every iPhone to analyze and collect user data. This claim has sparked significant discussion and confusion on social media, with people expressing concerns about privacy and data security. However, after further investigation, we have discovered that this claim is misleading. This is […]

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Old Photo Depicts Israeli Airstrike in Gaza, Not Lebanon

In the wake of the recent Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon, a photo has circulated widely among media outlets and social media users, claiming to show a fireball resulting from one of the attacks on the city. One particular image depicts a large explosion and is accompanied by claims that it occurred in Lebanon. This […]

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A Homeless Dog Lover from 2020 is unrelated to the Israeli attacks in Gaza

Misinformation surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict often stems from misinterpreted images, misleading headlines, or out-of-context statements shared on social media. Recently, a viral photo claiming to show a dog owner killed in Israeli airstrikes circulated on these platforms. However, it features old footage from Yemen, which has been improperly linked to current events. Social Media Claim […]

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Do You Need to Post “Goodbye Meta AI” to Stop Data Scraping?

Recently, a number of users have begun sharing statements intended to stop Meta from using their personal information and photos. This claim has generated significant discussion and confusion on social media, as people express their worries about privacy and data security. However, after further examination, we discovered that this claim is misleading. Social Media Claim […]

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Does Coca-Cola prohibit “Jesus Loves You” on custom cans?

While the world-famous American soft drink company Coca-Cola has recently launched a custom cans campaign, a viral claim surfaced on social media stating that the company does not allow “Jesus” to be printed on custom cans, while other religious figures can be included. This claim has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among consumers. However, upon […]

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 Was this when Justin Bieber left after being with P-Diddy?

While the US rapper P-Diddy’s scandal has garnered significant attention, an old video clip of a young Justin Bieber has resurfaced, misleadingly claiming to be a result of his attendance at P-Diddy’s party. This video has been widely shared on social media, but our investigation reveals that the claim attached to it is misleading. This […]

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Viral Image of Tesla Cybertruck Taxi in Hong Kong Revealed as Edited

Tesla Cybertruck is one of the luxurious electronic vehicles. Yet, a viral photo of a Tesla Cybertruck purportedly operating as a taxi has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo has determined that this viral photo is digitally altered. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook user posted a viral photo of a red […]

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Old Gaza Explosion Footage Misleadingly Linked to Recent Events in Lebanon

Recently, a viral video surfaced, claiming to depict the explosion blasts associated with the recent events in Lebanon. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the video is misleading. It features old footage of explosions from Gaza that have been improperly edited and attached to the current events. This is about our investigation of this video […]

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iPhone Explosion from 2021 Cairo Incident, Not Lebanon

The claim regarding iPhones exploding in Lebanon emerged after a series of recent explosions. These incidents involved not only mobile phones but also lithium batteries, biometric identification devices, and other wireless gadgets. As panic spread, misinformation quickly circulated, leading to false claims about random iPhone explosions harming individuals. This is about our investigation of this […]

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Photo Misleadingly Claims Harris Attended Party with Diddy

There have been claims or rumors suggesting that Kamala Harris attended a party with Sean Diddy Combs, but these claims lack credible evidence. Media coverage or social media posts may circulate images or statements, but often these can be misleading or taken out of context. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users […]

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Did Coca-Cola end its partnership with Taylor Swift over her support for Harris?

After Taylor Swift endorsed Harris for the presidential election, numerous claims and fake news have surfaced on social media. One such claim is that Coca-Cola ended its partnership with Swift. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users recently. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook […]

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Apple has no plans to remove the Telegram app

A longstanding viral claim alleging that Apple is removing a popular private messaging app from iPhones has once again gained traction across various social media platforms. This rumor has sparked concern among users who rely on the app for secure communication. However, Fact Crescendo has investigated the situation and confirmed that the claim is misleading […]

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Taylor Swift’s “Trump Won” Flag Video Altered

In early 2024, a video circulated showing Taylor Swift at the 2024 Grammy Awards holding a flag with the controversial statement, “Trump Won, Democrats Cheated”. This image sparked considerable attention and debate, given Swift’s prominent public profile and the politically charged nature of the message on the flag. The incident drew reactions from various quarters, […]

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Has Lionel Messi really signed a two-year contract with KFC?

A social media post claiming Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with KFC has sparked widespread speculation and discussion. The image and text suggest a significant endorsement deal between Messi and the fast-food chain. However, fact-checking organizations like Fact Crescendo have deemed this claim misleading, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of viral content. […]

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The AstraZeneca jab did not contain Monkeypox

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has become a significant global health issue. In the midst of this crisis, a false claim has circulated online, alleging that the recent Mpox outbreak is actually caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine. Such claims have circulated multiple times, provoking a range of reactions and comments from social media users around […]

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Did Netflix donate $7 million to Kamala Harris’s campaign?

As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading  This is about […]

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Apple’s event will be held on September 9, 2024

After a long wait for the iPhone 16, various rumors and fake news have circulated on social media. Recently, an invitation poster suggested that Apple will launch the iPhone 16 on September 10, 2024. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading and not officially released by Apple. This is […]

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Samsung did not end its partnership with the International Olympics Committee

After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]

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Digitally Altered Images of Michelle Obama Appears Masculine

A few weeks ago, former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife endorsed Kamala Harris’ nomination for the upcoming Presidential Election. Afterward, an old photo of Michelle Obama with a masculine look surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the photos of Michelle Obama had been digitally […]

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Here are the truth about video showing KFC’s fried chicken moving by themselves

While KFC strives to maintain high standards, there can occasionally be issues related to food quality or hygiene. The viral video claiming that KFC’s chicken wings are moving creepily has sparked significant interest and concern on social media. The movement shown in the video may be due to editing, special effects, or external factors. This […]

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Trump and his agents smiles during the assassination attempt altered

The photos circulating on social media purporting to show Donald Trump and his Secret Service detail smiling after he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt are actually altered and misleading. These images have been manipulated to add smiles, which has contributed to baseless claims suggesting that the attack was staged or part of a setup. This […]

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Is Apple planning to start charging users for FaceTime?

While Apple’s FaceTime feature on iPhones, Macs, and tablets allows users to make voice and video calls with ease conveniently, some social media users recently posted a claim message stating that the giant company plans to charge FaceTime users. However, Fact Crescendo fact-finding found that the claim posted on Facebook was misleading. Let’s look at […]

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Is America’s Most Famous Burger Owned by China?

Given how common and pervasive fake news is in today’s world, it can affect consumer behavioral intentions. In addition to losing revenue and market share, brands have also seen a decline in their reputations, which has had an impact on their financial situation. Meanwhile, a viral news article published on a website claiming that America’s […]

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Photo showing Hun Sen and his wife saluting the former Vietnamese leader altered

While Hun Sen and his family are often discussed and linked to by social media users, a photo of him and his wife standing and saluting the former Vietnamese leader was posted on a recent Facebook page. However, it was found that the photo posted on Facebook was digitally altered. This is about our investigation […]

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A message asking users to verify their bank account is a scam

As technology has advanced and evolved rapidly, it has also had an impact. It also affects users through various forms of deception. Recently, a message was sent asking users to click their link to verify their bank account. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above claim was a scam. This is about our […]

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The photo shows the formation of “Ice flowers” generated by AI

Claims to show flower-like ice crystals forming on the surface were virally shared and reacted to by social media users. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the video clip was AI-generated.  Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Claim A viral photo showing the river water gleaming brightly […]

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Old Video of Tsunami 2011 Falsely Linked to Japan’s Recent Earthquake

As Japan was hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake earlier, a video clip showing a big flood posted on Facebook was linked to that recent earthquake disaster. In confirmation of this video clip, we have received a variety of shares and reactions from many Khmer-speaking Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact check found that the […]

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Is this a crowd of people buying Dior perfume in Aeon Mall?

A photo showing the crowd in front of the DIOR perfume shop in a supermarket was posted on social media, with claims that this was the case of the accumulation of more than 5 hours in Aeon Mall. Such claims are distributed and have mixed reactions from consumers. However, fact-finding by Fact Crescendo Cambodia found […]

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2023 Review: Important fact-finding events in Cambodia

While the freedom to create promotional content is rich and unrestricted, false, and misleading information also occurs in various forms, becoming a new concern for social media users as well as for Khmer and the national society. The following is a recap of important fact-finding events for 2023 in Cambodia. The Top 5 Fact-Finding Events […]

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Beautiful boat decoration scenes created by AI only

While the Water Festival is always held every year, many photos show the beautiful decoration of the boat and the lanterns on the occasion of the Water Festival, which were posted on social media by a Facebook user. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that the photos posted on Facebook were altered. This is about our […]

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Did a former US President, Barack Obama, unveil a portrait photo of the Angkor Wat temple?

After the news that Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple has become the eighth wonder of the world, a video clip showing former US President Barack Obama posing for a photo of Angkor Wat Posted on several Facebook pages, the video link above has been widely shared, and there were mixed expressions and reactions as well. However, […]

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Photos of monks sitting next to women and singing produced by AI

Two monks are shown singing and sitting next to women in a photo that Facebook users shared, even though monks are considered more valuable and adhere to Buddhism more strictly than ordinary people.  Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the post numerous times. Nevertheless, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding investigation showed that the […]

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An edited picture showing Cambodian fans holding a portrait photo of Pol Pot

While Pol Pot was known as the first big brother of the Khmer Rouge leaders and the Prime Minister of the Democratic Kampuchea regime, known as the “Khmer Rouge regime”, massacred millions of Cambodians, a photo of Cambodian national football fans standing with a photo of him along with the caption “We love Pol Pot”. […]

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Is this the right approach to check if you have healthy lungs?

While the lungs and respiratory system allow oxygen in the air to be taken into the body while also letting the body get rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out, an exercise that includes holding your breath might help you identify whether your lungs are in excellent health or are not working regularly, […]

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Have these buildings collapsed in Israel recently?

Since the Israeli-Hamas Palestinian war erupted in early October, several videos related to the conflict have been posted on social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing a multi-story building collapsing was posted on Facebook and TikTok recently. The video is linked to claims that it was the scene of a building collapse in Israel. The […]

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Is the video depicting a child victim resulting from the Israel-Palestine war?

As the war between Israel and Hamas erupts for days, a video clip shows children trapped under the collapsed building, which was posted on several Facebook pages, claiming that the scene was the result of the war. The claims in the video clip have been widely shared and reacted to by Facebook users. Fact Crescendo […]

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Did astronaut Buzz Aldrin say the Moon landing was fake?

One of the greatest accomplishments in human history is the landing on the moon. Nearly everyone is familiar with it. Like many other remarkable occurrences, this one also sparked a ton of conspiracy theories. They contend that there has never been an American moon landing and that the entire event is a fabrication. As such, […]

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Is this a crowd of people buying Dior perfume in Chip Mong Noro Mall?

A photo of a crowd in front of a perfume shop in a supermarket has been posted. On social media, there were claims that this was an incident of more than 5 hours of congestion in Chip Mong Noro Mall in Phnom Penh. Such claims are distributed and have mixed reactions from consumers. However, fact-finding […]

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Soldiers parachuting is not relevant to the recent Israel and Palestine war

The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a major offensive in Israel on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Recently, a video clip showed several aircraft and air force parachuting being posted, linking to and claiming that was the scene of a counter-attack on Hamas Palestine. Such remarks were widely circulated and reacted to online by social media […]

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A Photo of a Cambodian Monk Attached to Several Mics Altered

A monk living in a hermitage in Kampong Chhnang province was posted and shared lively on social media in recent weeks. At the same time, a photo of the monk wearing a yellow cloth and equipped with various on-camera microphones indicates that he was harassed by the producer of the social media or news content. […]

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Is the alien found in Mexico a cake? Know the truth…

Meanwhile, the Mexican Congress assembled a hearing on the potential of alien life on September 13, 2023. During a congressional session on UFOs, UFO researcher Jaime Maussan presented the skeletons of two ancient “non-human” alien bodies to Mexican lawmakers. There was a viral video depicting an alien being cut as a cake. This video has […]

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A video of a robot playing a badminton game with a human is edited! Know the truth… 

A recent viral video of a badminton match between a robot and two human players and another clip of a robot making amazing moves during a table tennis match with a human player has been making the rounds in the media.  However, the Fact Crescendo team found that these clips to be edited and AI-generated. […]

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Old Footage of a French President dancing with his wife? Know the truth… 

A viral cha-cha dance video has been making rounds on social media, claiming that the small boy in the clip later became the current French President and married the young woman dancing alongside the boy. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the video clip was fabricated. Let’s look at the […]

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Is the video depicting the scene of Malaysia’s plane crash?

After a plane crashed in Malaysia last month, a video clip showing smoke and flames while landing was posted on social media in connection with the claim that it was the scene of the Malaysia Airlines plane that crashed earlier last month, according to the video clip. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact check found that […]

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Has a former Thai prime minister, Thaksin, finally arrived in Thailand recently?

After former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced and planned to return to Thailand, a video clip was posted on the TikTok social network that showed him bowing to the ground, confirming that Thaksin had finally returned to Thailand. The claim attached to the video above has been redistributed several times, as have the reactions […]

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2020 Beirut explosion falsely claimed to be in Paris

More than a month after a massive fire in central Paris injured 37 people, a video that revealed the flames of a powerful explosion was posted on social media, claiming that the incident took place in Paris, and the video, along with such claims, was redistributed several times. There were mixed comments and reactions as […]

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Is a video showing billboards falling on a vehicle happening in Cambodia?

While parts of Cambodia are experiencing heavy rain and strong winds, a video clip showing the collapse of a billboard was posted on social media, claiming that this case occurred in Svay Rieng province. The video above has been redistributed several times and contains various expressions and reactions as well. However, we found that this […]

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A drone crash years ago falsely linked to recent events in Ratanakiri province

After Prime Minister Hun Sen issued an order to shoot down drones flying into the territory of Cambodian land in the northeast bordering Vietnam, photos of drones were posted on social media with the claim that it was a drone found in Ratanakiri province. This claim has been widely publicized by many Facebook users. However, […]

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A Brazilian beach has been falsely claimed to be in China

While China is the most populous country in the world, a photo that shows a lot of people along the beach was recently posted on social media, claiming that it is a beach view in China, and this claim has been widely circulated by social media users. Fact Crescendo Cambodia, however, found that this claim […]

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Vietnam’s Coffee Shop Falsely Claimed as in Cambodia

A photo showing a house built on a beautiful hillside has been posted online recently, describing it as a scene in Kirirom National Park, Kampong Speu province. The above post has been shared and commented on thousands of times by users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above statement was false. This is […]

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Photo Showing Putin Handcuffed Digitally Altered

Many photos and video clips related to the Russia-Ukraine war have been posted on social media since the war broke out more than a year ago, including inaccurate photos and videos. Meanwhile, a photo showing Putin in a military uniform with his arms in handcuffs was posted on a user’s Facebook account, receiving multiple shares […]

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Has Prayut Quits Politics After a Big Loss in the Election?

In the aftermath of last Sunday’s election on May 14, a flurry of claims on social media stated that the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth, who lost the election, has decided to resign, and quit from politics. This claim has been widely shared and commented on. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that this claim was incorrect. […]

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Is this the view of Vietnamese fans at the SEA Games in Cambodia?

After the match between Laos and Vietnam in Group B last Sunday in Cambodia, a photo of several Vietnamese flag bearers posted on social media claiming it was the scene in the game. This post was shared and reacted recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that the above claim is false. This is about our […]

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Sculptures in Ghana falsely claimed as Khmer women tortured by Vietnamese

As the history of Cambodia and Vietnam has always been a hot topic of discussion and sharing on social media platforms, a photo showing sculptures of women were posted on social media with saying it was the act of torture by Vietnamese to Khmer women. The post was widely shared and commented on. However, Fact […]

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Are these the aerial view of the origami heart display at Angkor Wat temple?

After the largest origami heart was unveiled at Angkor Wat temple, which broke the world record last Tuesday, a photo of Angkor Wat with a colorful origami heart garden has been posted on social media. This post has been widely shared and commented on by social media users recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found […]

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Was Manchester City fined and cut 30 points?

Manchester City has been accused of violating financial rules between 2009 and 2018. A claim on social media has stated that the Premier League targeted and fined the football club by cutting 30 points off. Many Facebook users who speak Khmer have widely shared and reacted to this claim. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia finds this […]

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An Old News of Pheng Vannak’s Arrest Falsely Recirculated

Last week, it was reported that a well-known Facebook celebrity Pheng Vannak had been remanded in custody holding two charges. This piece of news has been widely shared and expressed by Cambodian Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found this claim to be incorrect. Social Media Claim One of the local news websites reported last […]

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A False News Says Angelina Jolie Passed Away

Meanwhile Angelina Jolie is a well-known American Hollywood actress, a piece of news published on websites and social media said that she has passed away. The above claim has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above claim is false. Social Media Claim A news website reported last […]

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​A Rescue Dog in 2014 Falsely Linked to the Recent Turkey Earthquake

After last month’s devastating earthquake in Turkey in which people were killed, several injured, a photo shows a dog posted on social media with the claim that this dog saved the lives of up to 10 people after the earthquake. Such claims have been circulated and reacted many times by Khmer-speaking Facebook users recently. However, […]

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A Deforested Hill in Brazil Covered by Green Forest 20 Years Later

As the world continues to lose its green forest cover, photos showing deforestation and photos of the same mountainous area covered by evergreen forest were spread and posted many times. On social media, this image shows the meaning of the mountainous area covered by green forest in 2009 and became a deforested mountain in 2023. […]

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Two Burmese Women Arrested by Thai police in Tak province

Amid reports of the arrests of Cambodian workers trying to enter Thailand illegally frequently, a video clip showing two women hiding in a pickup truck and detained by Thai authorities has been posted by a Facebook page with claims that they are Cambodian workers. Video clip attached to this claim has been distributed and posted […]

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is still Alive Unlike the Claim

As the rumors or claims regarding the health of Prime Minister Hun Sen are often made, a photo shows Hun Sen in a hospital gown posted by a user in conjunction with the letter R.I.P. abbreviated from the full word “Rest in Peace”. Such posts are shared many times on social media, as well as […]

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Facebook Still Opens for Users to Create Account Free of Charge

After Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that anyone could request for the Blue Tick for less than $15 recently, a claim stating that the users will be required to pay nearly $12 a month to set up a Facebook account in the future. This claim has been shared with mixed reactions from social media users. […]

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen is still Alive Unlike the Claim

As the rumors or claims regarding the health of Prime Minister Hun Sen are often made, a photo shows Hun Sen in a hospital gown posted by a user in conjunction with the letter R.I.P. abbreviated from the full word “Rest in Peace”. Such posts are shared many times on social media, as well as […]

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An old image of 2020’s earthquake falsely linked to the recent earthquake in Turkey

After a powerful earthquake struck Turkey recently, a photo showing the collapse and collapse of a building was posted on social media with the post as an earthquake scene in Turkey. The posting of this photo has been shared and commented on many times by Cambodian social media users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found […]

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Is this a scene where people line up to buy a smartwatch?

A flurry of claims on social media has claimed chaos, with many people rushing to buy the S22 smartwatch. This post is associated with the view of people standing in line in a mall that was claimed to be in Cambodia. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the Facebook page posted is not correct. […]

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Kenyan Elderly Man Falsely Claimed as Former East African President

While Sudan is considered one of the poorest countries in East Africa, a photo of an older man was posted by a Facebook user who claimed to be the former leader of its country when he was out of power. This post has been shared and reacted to enthusiastically recently. This is about our investigation […]

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A Fake Statement Says the Opposition Supports the Arrest of Its Leader

As Thach Setha was arrested by law enforcement forces on the orders of the investigating judge a few days ago, a statement showing that the Candlelight Party supports the arrest of Thach Setha was posted by Facebook users, and it was reacted to by mixed comments by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, fact-finding […]

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Universal’s Plane Crash Set Falsely Linked to Recent Accident in Nepal

After a passenger plane crashed in central Nepal over the weekend, photos, videos, and many claims have been made about this tragic incident. In addition, there was a video clip showing the damage to the house and the wreckage posted on social media with links to recent events in Nepal. The above claim was shared […]

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Does the Cambodian Police Officer kick the Monk?

A viral video depicting a monk being kicked and beaten by a police officer was posted on social media recently. It was reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who speak Khmer, which they thought was the situation that happened in Cambodia. However, after running a Google Reverse Image search, it […]

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Phnom Penh’s Road Banner Altered with Political Speech

As the 2023 national election approaches, a photo showing a billboard was posted by a Facebook user with the caption linked to political speech. Such posts are distributed and have mixed reactions from users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above users’ photos are incorrect. This is about our investigation of this photo. […]

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Kem Sokha Grinning while Carrying a Book was Altered

As opposition leader Kem Sokha has been banned from politics for more than five years, a photo showing him holding a Dharma book and smiling with teeth was posted on social media. The image was shared and commented on by many Facebook users recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia revealed that the photos posted by users […]

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Loan Agreement Placed on Signing Ceremony Banner was Altered

After Prime Minister Hun Sen presided over the signing ceremony of a loan document that South Korea provided to Cambodia recently, a picture showing the signing ceremony of a more than 2 billion USD loan was posted on social media. This photo has been shared and commented on many times by Khmer-speaking social media users. […]

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Are these people lining up to buy a portable air conditioner?

A compilation of photos depicting a crowd of people gathered in a mall and people fainting was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was attached with a claim stating that it happened and was taken from Aeon Mall and linked to a portable air conditioner. This claim has been received with mixed comments and […]

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​​A Traditional Performance in Bali Falsely Linked to the Tragedy in South Korea

As hundreds of people were killed in a stampede in Seoul, South Korea, recently, a viral video depicting bodies was posted with a claim and linked to the recent tragedy that happened in Seoul, Korea, during the Halloween festival. This video has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who […]

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Hun Manet Standing Next to Le Duc Tho Altered

Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son, Hun Manet, has always been a scapegoat for rumours and gossip in his political arena. A photo depicting a Vietnamese leader, Le Duc Tho, taking a photo with Hun Manet was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted to and shared by Facebook users speaking Khmer. However, running […]

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Myanmar Woman Confronting an Armored Vehicle Altered

Meanwhile, protests and criticism of Myanmar’s military government led by General Ming Aung Lan after the ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi are still being hotly debated and shared on social media, a Facebook user posted a photo depicting a woman holding a sword confronting an armored vehicle. This photo was attached with a caption […]

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An Altered Young Hun Sen Dressed as a Khmer Rouge Soldier

The government of Prime Minister Hun Sen has long been the target of rumors, critiques, and accusations in his political arena as national elections draw near. Recently, a picture of Hun Sen, the prime minister of Cambodia, as a young man wearing a Khmer Rouge soldier’s uniform appeared on Facebook. Facebook users who speak Khmer […]

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Korean Boy Band Falsely Claimed as Coming to Cambodia

A poster depicting a Korean boy band, Stray Kids, planning to have their concert in Cambodia was posted recently. This post has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared many times by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after running a Google Reverse Image search, it proves that the above post is actually […]

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Photo Depicting Milan Cathedral Covered by Diamonds Altered

Despite being one of Italy’s most popular tourist locations, a picture of the Milan Cathedral was recently uploaded to a Facebook page. It shows how the architecture has been covered and made more brilliant by the use of diamonds and crystals. This picture received a lot of Khmer-speaking Facebook comments and shares. The aforementioned image, […]

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An Old Flood Footage Misidentified As a Recent Flood in Korea

A video of a large wave breaking against the port wall was recently posted on Facebook after recent floods caused by heavy rainfall in various areas of South Korea. It features a caption and a voiceover that claim it occurred in South Korea just a few days ago. Social media users have re-shared this video […]

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Is Cambodia’s public debt standing at more than $15 billion?

For years, Cambodia’s foreign debt has been a hot topic of debate among social media users. One of the Facebook posts claiming Cambodia’s public debt stands at more than $15 billion was posted recently. This claim has been reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking […]

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North Korea’s Fire Drills Claimed as China Preparing for War

As China threatens to use military force against US Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, a viral photo depicting large-caliber self-propelled guns lined up along the coast was posted on a Facebook page recently. This photo was linked and attached with the recent visit of Pelosi to Taiwan. However, running a Google Reverse Image […]

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Photo Depicting a Collapsed House Caused by Philippines’s Earthquake

Recently, a viral post containing three photos of a collapsed house implying that it happened in Cambodia was posted on Facebook. This post has been shared many times by social media users and has mixed comments and reactions. However, running a Google Reverse Image search proves that the photo attached with the caption above is […]

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A Picture of Myanmar’s Junta Leader Wearing Many Medals Altered

​Protests and criticisms of the Myanmar military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing after the ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi are still being discussed and shared on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. Meanwhile, a photo depicting Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing wearing many medals was recently posted on Facebook. This […]

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Faces of Sam Rainsy and Ah Song Ha Digitally Swapped

An opposition activist known as Ah Song Ha, who currently lives in South Korea, was arrested by Korean authorities recently. Meanwhile, a photo depicting a former leader of CNRP, Sam Rainsy, showing his thumb near Ah Song Ha was posted by a Facebook user recently. This photo was reacted to with mixed comments and shared […]

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Has Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, been arrested?

Prime Minister Hun Sen has been a hotbed of rumors, criticism and accusations in his political arena for years. Meanwhile, a photo depicting Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, being arrested by the US police was posted recently on Facebook. This photo may be believed to be real as it was reacted to with mixed comments and shared […]

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A Book Digitally Entitled Hun Sen as Asia’s Youngest Dictatorship

As the Cambodian government led by Prime Minister Hun Sen has been criticized for its declining democracy and respect for human rights in the country for years, meanwhile a photo of books with a depiction of Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, placed on the book cover along with a title in Khmer or English meaning “Asia’s […]

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​About 80% of Voters Turned Out for the 2022 Commune Election 

A social media claim said on Sunday that about 50 percent of Cambodia’s total voters turned out for the 2022 commune election last Sunday. It has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking the announcement and report confirmed by the National Election Committee (NEC), […]

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Neak Loeung Bridge Holds the Position of Cambodia’s Longest Bridge for 7 years

​A photo depicting Neak Loeung Bridge or Tsubassa Bridge was posted on the Facebook page recently. It was attached with a claim stating that this bridge has been holding the position of the longest bridge in Cambodia for more than 25 years. This claim has been reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook […]

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Is This Real that Putin and Macron Playing Seesaw Together?

Since Russia launched a major offensive in Ukraine in February, photos and videos have been posted and shared on social media from users. Meanwhile, a viral video depicting Russian president, Vladimir Putin, playing a seesaw with the French president, Emmanuel Macron, was posted recently on the Facebook platform. This video was shared and reacted with mixed […]

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Luo Meizhen Falsely Claimed as 257-Year-Old Japanese Granny

Meanwhile many people have lived on earth for more than 100 years; a photo depicting a granny was recently posted on a Facebook page, claiming she was turning 257 years old this year. This photo attached with the above claim has been shared with mixed reactions from many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. After […]

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Is Putin’s Meeting Table Way Longer than Usual?

After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a special military operation on Ukraine since late of February, photos of Russia and criticisms on Putin were shared many times on social media. ​Meanwhile, a photo depicting Putin’s meeting table way longer than usual was posted recently on Facebook. This photo was attached with a caption claiming that […]

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Honda’s CEO Falsely Claimed as Japan’s Energy Minister’s Public Apology!

Politeness is one of the core traits of Japanese culture. In this context, a photo claiming to be scenes of the Japanese Minister of Electric Power, bowing down and apologizing to the public for 20 minutes, owing to a 20 minute power outage, has been viral among Cambodian Facebook users. However, after running a Google […]

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Five-Day Holiday Announced by PM in 2020 Circulated Again

In just less than 10 days left for the traditional Khmer New Year coming, which is also called Songkran Khmer New Year 2022, it will be resumed after a few years of suspension due to Covid-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, a viral video clip showing Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, announcing 5-days off from 17th to 21st […]

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Photos Falsely Linked to Russia-Ukraine Crisis Spread in Cambodia

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, videos and photos have been posted across social media along with different claims. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the scene of two kids sitting in rubble along with photos showing soldiers hugging their families were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which […]

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Cambodian Ayai Singer Mr. Prum Manh is Still Alive

Photos showing Cambodian Ayai singer, Prum Manh, laying on a hospital bed with “RIP” were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were attached with a claim that he has already passed away. It was reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking reliable sources and […]

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Photo Depicting Putin in Prison Uniform Altered

After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the launch of an offensive military operation in Ukraine in late February, photos of the war and criticism of Putin were widely distributed and shared on social media platforms. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the President of Russia, Putin, wearing a prison uniform was posted recently on a social media […]

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Destruction in Iraq’s City From 2017 Shared as Recent Scene in Ukraine

Russia has launched a major military offensive against Ukraine since February 24th which massively destroyed the infrastructure of this country. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the devastation scene and collapsed buildings were posted recently on Facebook. This photo was claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which is happening lately. This post was reacted with […]

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Clip of a Video Game Falsely Linked to Ukraine-Russia Crisis

After Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine under the so-called special military operation, the distribution of photos, video clips, and information related to the event have been seen on social media, including Information, photos, and video clips that are quite confusing and inaccurate. Meanwhile, a viral video clip showing jets being shot over […]

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Two photos Falsely Linked to Recent Ukraine-Russia Crisis

Russia’s military operation in Ukraine continues to be rampant as the world is shocked by the situation that is happening in this country. Meanwhile, photos depicting the explosions and collapsed buildings were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which is happening. This post was reacted with […]

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Hsuehshan Tunnel Falsely Claimed to be in Thailand

When talking about Thailand, we will first think of Cambodia’s neighboring country, which has tourist attractions such as cities, islands, beaches, and especially the beautiful scenery and culture which are attracting tourists from all around the world to travel to this country. Meanwhile, a photo showing a long tunnel running through the forest was posted […]

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Russian Planes Falsely Claimed as Recently Flown Over Ukraine

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. The news also covered global media and social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing planes flying over the skies has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that they were the Russian planes flying over Ukraine […]

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Photo Depicting Hun Manet Wearing Vietnamese Army Hat Altered 

Public announcement by Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, to support his son Hun Manet as Prime Minister Officials following him have issued a series of messages of support from all public and private institutions. The announcement also drew criticism from supporters and leaders from opposition parties as well on various social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing […]

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A Car Flipped in England Falsely Claimed in Cambodia

Gasoline and diesel prices in Cambodia have been rising steadily since mid-October, with regular petrol now costing about 4,500 riels. This rising price of gasoline is becoming a hot topic and debate on social media with the posting of comics. Meanwhile, a photo showing a car flipped over the roof in the front yard of […]

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Photo Depicting Hun Sen Riding Cyclo with Ho Chi Minh Altered

Major national elections in Cambodia are approaching soon. Criticism and political verbal attacks have soon become a topic of debate among social media users. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen riding a cyclo with a former leader of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with mixed […]

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Photo Showing Hun Sen Licking Ballot Box Altered

As the national election approaches, photos and videos of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have come under fire which has been edited frequently and shared on many social media platforms.​ Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen licking a ballot box was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with […]

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Photo Showing Hun Sen and His Wife in Prison Uniform Altered

Photos of Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family are frequently edited and shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian PM, Hun Sen, and his wife, Bun Rany, in a prison uniform was posted on Facebook recently. This photo was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking […]

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Photo Showing Min Aung Hlaing Pointing Gun at Himself Altered

Protests against Myanmar’s military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing are still being addressed and shared on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. Meanwhile, a photo showing General Min Aung Hlaing pointing a gun at himself was posted on social media recently. This photo has been  reshared and reacted by Facebook users who […]

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Is This Min Aung Hlaing’s House?

Protests against Burma’s military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing after ousting government leader Aung San Suu Kyi Lottery in early February 2021 have always been discussed and shared on social media by social media users who are speaking Khmer. Meanwhile, photos showing a luxurious house were posted on Facebook. The photos are attached […]

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Photo Showing Try Pheap Holding Tree Altered

Environmental and natural resources have been becoming a new hot topic in Cambodia recently and it is being used by Cambodian online users. They make a criticism of the Royal Government of Cambodia, especially after three environmental activists have been recently arrested. Meanwhile, a photo showing a Cambodian tycoon, Try Pheap, holding a small tree […]

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Khmer Rouge Leaders Celebrating Christmas Altered

Christmas is a Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus. It is celebrated on December 25th in many countries every year. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing Khmer Rouge leaders celebrating Christmas was posted recently on Facebook. This photo also showed the luxury car behind while the top leaders were standing and wearing Christmas hats. […]

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Fact Check: Did Trump hold a banner written in Khmer?

A photo showing Donald Trump holding a banner which says “Khmer Kill Khmer” is like supporting “Hun Sen” was posted by a Cambodian user on Facebook. This post was reacted with mixed comments and shared by Khmer-speaking social media users. However, after running a Google Reverse Image and Yandex, it proves that the claim above […]

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Fact Check: Two Lions in Sudan Falsely Claimed in Cambodia

Weeks ago, joint authorities confiscated a pet lion from a Chinese man in his villa in Phnom Penh, which has become a topic of debate and sharing among Cambodian social media users vigorously. Meanwhile a viral photo showing two thin lions was posted by a Cambodian user on Facebook. This user claimed and linked that […]

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Fact Check: A Replica of Angkor Wat Temple Factually Built in France

The recent construction of a pagoda in Buriram province, Thailand, has caused a stir among Cambodians. It is said that the construction of the new temple was copied from the architectural style of Angkor Wat. This reaction has become a topic of debate and debate on Cambodian social media recently. Meanwhile a viral post showing […]

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Fact Check: Photo Showing Seng Theary with Mustache Altered

The case of treason of former activists and CNRP leaders resumed recently, requesting six defendants to appear at the hearing, including Seng Theary, president of the Center Educate for the people of Cambodia, a supporter of the CNRP, and also a human rights activist. Meanwhile, photos showing Seng Theary, a human rights activist, dressed in […]

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Fact Check: Mu Sochua Holding Banner Edited

Former opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s $5 per watch campaign has become a topic of debate among users on social media. A photo showing a Cambodian politician and rights activist, Mu Sochua, holding a banner saying “How Sam Rainsy kept insulting the King is to distract the followers” was posted by a Cambodian user on Facebook […]

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Fact Check: Cambodian King, Sihamoni, Wearing Vietnamese Army Hat Altered

Activities and expressions of criticism that tarnished the reputation of the King of Cambodia were made often by former opposition leaders and its supporters. Meanwhile a photo showing Cambodian king, Sihamoni, wearing a Vietnamese army hat while there were flags of Vietnam and the People’s Republic of Kampuchea held by the Cambodian’s top officials was […]

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Fact Check: Has Mr. Sam Rainsy Been Arrested?

Former President of Cambodia’s largest opposition party, Sam Rainsy, who used to receive 55 seats out of the 123 parliament seats, has now been living in exile since 2015 and has been criticized among the Cambodian supporters. Meanwhile a photo showing a former leader of CNRP, Sam Rainsy, has been arrested by the police authority […]

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Fact Check: Photo Showing Hun Manet Wearing Vietnamese Army Hat Altered

A photo showing the Cambodian prime minister’s son, Hun Manet, meeting with a Vietnamese army leader was posted recently on Facebook. This photo also showed Hun Manet wearing a Vietnamese army hat as well. It was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after running a Google […]

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Fact Check: Wall Photo in Prime Minister’s office Altered

With the upcoming national elections, the criticism and verbal attack from one political party to another has become a hotly debated topic on social media, especially between Cambodia and Vietnam. Meanwhile a photo showing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen sitting in his office with a photo of him and the Vietnamese leader holding on the […]

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Fact Check: Is It True That Hun Sen has No Hair?

A photo showing Cambodian king, Norodom Sihamoni, having hair while Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, having no hair was posted on Facebook Group recently. This photo may be believed by some users that it was the real photo while it was reacted to and shared by many Khmer-speaking social media users. However, after checking and […]

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Fact Check: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Is Still Alive

The health of Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, has always been a topic of discussion and sharing on social media among the supporters from the opposition party. Meanwhile photos showing Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, laying on Hospital bed were posted recently on Facebook. This post was attached with a claim and linked that he […]

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Fact Check: Hun Sen’s Photo Altered with Thy Sovantha

Prime Minister Hun Sen has been the subject of numerous verbal attacks from opposition leaders and supporters against him, especially on social media. Meanwhile a photo showing Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, sitting with a young woman known as Thy Sovantha (a Social Media Celebrity), inside the vehicle was posted on Facebook recently. This photo […]

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Fact Check: ​Trump Holding Hun Sen’s Photo Altered

Prime Minister Hun Sen has always been criticized and verbally attacked by supporters and former leaders of CNRP on social media. Meanwhile a photo showing former US president, Donald Trump, holding a photo of Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, with text overlaid saying “Our next target is the dictator Hun Sen” was posted on Facebook. […]

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Fact Check: Photo of Afghans Altered as Cambodian Female Singers

The Golden Voice of the Kingdom of Cambodia in the early generations of Ros Sereysothea, Pen Ron, and Houy Meas were one of the most famous singers in the 60’s until now. Meanwhile, an old photo of three women walking down the street was posted on Facebook. It was claimed that it was a rare […]

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Fact Check: Hun Sen Riding with Cambodian King Altered

Cambodian top officials have been criticized by the supporters from opposition parties especially those who are on the prime minister’s side. Meanwhile, a photo showing Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, riding a motorbike with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni was posted recently on a social media platform. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments […]

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Fact Check: A Well-Known British Comedy Actor, Mr. Bean, Is Still Alive.

Many viral photos attached with a claim saying “Mr. Bean has just passed away” were posted recently on Facebook as well as other social media platforms. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments and it may be believed to be real by most Facebook users. However, after clarifying with his official agent and […]

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Fact Check: Top Vietnamese Leader Falsely Claimed as Sam Sary in Cambodia

Major national elections are approaching in the next two years while criticism and political verbal attacks are also becoming a topic of debate between supporters actively sharing on social media. Meanwhile, one of the two photos showing former top leaders of Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh was posted recently on a social media platform. This […]

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Fact Check: Sam Rainsy’s Photo Looking Old Altered

A former leader of Cambodia’s largest opposition party, Sam Rainsy. who once received 55 seats out of the 123 parliament seats, has now been living in exile since 2015 and has recently been criticized among the Cambodian supporters.  Meanwhile a photo showing a Cambodian politician and opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, look like an old man […]

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Fact Check: Sam Rainsy Dressed As Corpse Altered

Former president of the Cambodian National Rescue Party, the main opposition party in Cambodia, Sam Rainsy has repeatedly failed to return to Cambodia. This failure of Sam Rainsy’s entry into Cambodia has led to mixed verbal criticisms and attacks on social media. Meanwhile, a photo showing Sam Rainsy dressing as a corpse and running on […]

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Fact Check: Khem Veasna on Banner With Slogan Altered

Major national elections are approaching in the next two years and political clashes have become a topic of debate among Facebook users and enthusiastic supporters from all social media platforms. Meanwhile, a photo showing a leader of the League for Democracy Party, Khem Veasna, appearing on a banner with its slogan was posted recently on […]

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Fact Check: Is This Beautiful Temple Located in Thailand’s Capital?

Thailand is one of the many countries in Asia where foreign tourists like to travel and spend the most money for a vacation stay. Not only that, this neighboring country is also ranked fourth as the country that earns the most all over the world as well. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing one of the […]

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Fact Check: Cambodia New Banknote Altered With Hun Sen Smiling

A photo of a new Cambodia banknote showing a portrait photo of Hun Sen Smiling was posted recently on Facebook. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments and it may be believed to be real by some Cambodian Facebook users. This comes after major national elections are approaching in the next two years. […]

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Fact Check: Is This Beach Road Located in Kampot, Cambodia?

Our planet is full of beautiful and incredible places as we have seen in many countries across the globe whether they are man-made or natural. Meanwhile, a photo showing a beautiful beach road was posted recently on a social media platform. It was claimed and linked that the photo is situated in Kampot province, Cambodia. […]

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Fact Check: Family Members Crying at Indonesia’s Airport Falsely Claimed in Cambodia

Life as a couple is not easy, apart from living in harmony with each other, we also need to be tolerant and keep the couple’s private affairs quite well. Normally, a couple living together is like a plate in a cupboard, there are always arguments and incomplete things that should be discussed and talked to […]

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Fact Check: Parents Cried When Reunited with Their Son

Nowadays, social media is full of information, including factual information, false, bizarre, and even sad news that is widely shared and disseminated by users. Meanwhile, a photo showing two people crying was published on news media recently. It was also attached with a claim saying in Khmer that a crying father almost lost his liver […]

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Fact Check: Has Sam Rainsy Passed Away as Claimed?

Former President of Cambodia’s largest opposition party, Sam Rainsy, who used to receive 55 seats out of the 123 parliament seats, has now been living in exile since 2015 and has been criticized among the Cambodian supporters. Meanwhile, a photo showing a former leader of CNRP, Sam Rainsy, laying down on the bed was posted […]

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Fact Check: Australia’s Adelaide Shipwreck Falsely Claimed in Cambodia

Our planet is full of beautiful and incredible places as we have seen in many countries whether they are man-made or natural. Meanwhile, there is a photo showing a​ shipwreck located in nowhere of water was posted recently on the social media platform. It was claimed and linked that the photo is located at Peam, […]

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Fact Check: Sam Rainsy in Vietnam Army Uniform?

Major national elections in Cambodia are approaching in the next two years. Criticism and political verbal attacks have become a topic of debate among the Facebook users especially on the opposition party and its leader, Sam Rainsy. Meanwhile, a photo of Sam Rainsy, the former president of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, in a Vietnam […]

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Fact Check: Photo Showing Sin Sisamuth Playing Guitar Altered

Although the famous Cambodian male singer, Sin Sisamuth,  already passed away during Khmer Rouge regime, however, his reputation is still ingrained in the hearts of all young and old Cambodians. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing him playing guitar was posted recently on Facebook platform and even published by some local news media. However, after checking […]

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Fact Check: Sam Rainsy sitting nearby the sleeping dog altered

Sam Rainsy, a former president of the CNRP, won 55 of the National Assembly seats out of 123 in the 2013 National Election and currently has been living in exile since 2015. He has often been criticized and retaliated against by government leaders and CPP supporters. Meanwhile, a photo showing the scene of former CNRP […]

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Fact Check: Is a watermelon crisis happening Cambodia?

Recently, Cambodian prime minister, Hun Sen, has ordered the purchase of longans from the farmers in all provinces along the Cambodian-Thai border who have been unable to export their fruits due to Covid-19 restrictions.  Meanwhile on social media, four photos showing a watermelon farm and people crying were posted recently. It shows that Cambodian farmers […]

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Fact Check: ​No Afghan Refugees Arrived in Cambodia yet

Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, announced on Saturday last week that Cambodia will provide a temporary refuge to 300 Afghan refugees before they are granted asylum by a third country. This announcement drew mixed reactions from both positive and negative from the social media users, especially criticism from rights groups who said that Cambodia has […]

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Fact Check: This Ancient Bell Factually Located in Myanmar

Khmer Empire or Angkor Empire was one of the most influential empires in Southeast Asia. This splendor can be seen by the vast expanse of land which was full of amazing stone temples and carvings.  Meanwhile, a Facebook page posted a photo of an ancient bell on social media and claimed that it was the […]

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Fact Check:​ Is this waterfall, located at Koh Pen in Cambodia?

Located in the middle of the Mekong River, Koh Pen island has become one of the beautiful places to relax among the locals. This island is rich in pure atmosphere, beautiful long white sand beach with bamboo bridge for national and international tourists to visit annually. Meanwhile, a Facebook page has posted photos of an […]

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