A post purporting to be from the Maldives shows different resorts and a stunning sunset view.
Verified accounts on twitter, including Maaiz Mahmood (“@Maaix4“) tweeted “Sun set in Maldives. You won’t see this in Lakshadweep #VisitMaldives CC: @narendramodi @fa_luck7 @Narsimha_dev” after sharing the picture. The tweet was made on Jan 6, 2024, which has received an about 157.5k views on X.
What is the Actual Truth About this Incident? : Fact
According to our research, the shared photo is of the French Polynesian resort Le Bora-Bora by Pearl Resort. It is unrelated to the Maldives.
The photo is even attached in booking.com website in the pictures section of the Le Bora-Bora by Pearl Resort.
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ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: An image featuring resorts and a beautiful sunset view has been shared, claiming to be from #Maldives. We found that the shared image is of Le Bora-Bora by Pearl Resort from French Polynesia. It has nothing to do with the Maldives. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/EsJGqYv20j
Intent:
After seeing the tourism growth on #Lakshadweep in India frustrated accounts from foreign countries targeted India by sharing images with false claims. An image featuring resorts and a beautiful sunset view has been shared, claiming to be from Maldives. After proper research, analysis and fact-checking, we have discovered that Le Bora-Bora by Pearl Resort, located in French Polynesia, is the subject of the shared photo. The Maldives is unrelated to it.
Conclusion:
Claim : An image is claimed to be taken in the Maldives has gone viral, showing resorts and a stunning sunset view.
Fact : Le Bora-Bora by Pearl Resort, located in French Polynesia, is the location of the shared image, we found. Regarding the Maldives, it is not at all related.
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