Propagandists are spreading images and news about three individuals, falsely claiming them to be Indian criminals in Canada. However, D-Intent Data has discovered that all three accused are Canadians, not Indians.
Sharing a collage image on X (Formerly Twitter) that contained 3 different incidents, @ferryman4747 wrote, “Canada doesn’t have a crime problem; it has an Indian problem. Deport them all.” As of now, the post has received more than 200k views, 5.5k likes, and a significant number of engagements.
Canada doesn't have a crime problem, it has an Indian problem.
— ◽⨁ The Ferryman's Toll ⨁◽ (@ferryman4747) November 21, 2024
Deport them all. pic.twitter.com/EBe1smDepN
Several other users, influencers, and propagandists have also shared the image and made similar claims. Their posts can be seen here, @JohnnDrews, @wstone376.
The truth behind the claims related to Indians in Canada, Fact Check
As soon as the posts containing the information and claims came to our notice. Subsequently, we conducted research and analysis regarding the incidents and found that these criminal activities are unrelated to Indians in Canada.
To verify the claims made by the users. We performed a reverse image search for three different incidents. This led us to several media reports regarding all three incidents.
According to reports, the first image features Canadian citizen Prasath Paramalingam, who was arrested in connection with an alleged firearms trafficking ring. The second image shows 22-year-old Canadian citizen Sukhraj Singh, arrested after Berrien County Deputies received tips about a Freightliner tractor-trailer transporting narcotics along I-94. The third case involves Navjeet Singh, 25, of Brampton, Ontario, charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death (x2) and Obstructing a Peace Officer following a fatal two-vehicle collision on November 15, 2024, in the RM of Rhineland. All these individuals are Canadian citizens, just like Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Therefore, it is evident from verified sources that all three men involved in criminal activities were not Indians but Canadians.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) November 23, 2024
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: Propagandists are spreading images and news about three individuals, falsely claiming them to be Indian criminals in Canada. However, the truth is that all three are Canadian citizens, just like Hardeep Singh Nijjar. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/zT3pa5hcYx
Intent
Propagandists are circulating news about Canadians falsely attributing to Indians in Canada to set their anti-India narrative.
Conclusion
Claim– Shared reports are related to Indians committing crimes in Canada.
Fact – All three accused are Canadians, not Indians.
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