A viral video falsely claims that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers a ₹5,50,000 return for a ₹22,000 investment. The government confirms the video is fake and AI-generated, emphasizing that there is no official endorsement of such schemes. Citizens are urged to verify claims with official sources and report misinformation.
A viral video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman claims to offer ₹5,50,000 in a week in lieu of an initial investment amount of ₹22,000.
#PIBFactCheck:
❌ The video is #FAKE and AI generated.
✅ Neither the Government of India nor the Finance Minister is endorsing any such investment scheme.
🔎Stay vigilant. Verify such claims through official government sources only.
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