NBI probes 20 over alleged fake news links

Updated Mon, March 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM Published Mon, March 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating approximately 20 individuals allegedly linked to the spread of fake news.

NBI Director Jaime Santiago stated that the agency is examining if there are individuals or groups financially supporting or leading these vloggers.

This probe follows the recent arrest of a fake news vlogger in Cebu and concerns raised by Malacañang regarding fake news about former President Rodrigo Duterte's International Criminal Court (ICC) case.

Santiago noted that the vloggers seem to be focusing on similar themes, possibly capitalizing on the current political atmosphere.

The NBI has begun coordinating with the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the National Telecommunications Commission for this investigation.

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