BREAKING: We uncovered a worldwide network of 265 fake media outlets in 65 countries, targeting the US, Canada, Brussels, Geneva and many more, which all serve Indian lobbying interests. (1/9)
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Summary: disinfo.eu/2019/11/13/unc…
Interactive map: google.com/maps/d/edit?mi…
Have you heard of New York Journal American? It was a daily newspaper until 1966. Recently, it was resurrected online by the network we uncovered. (2/9)
Some of you may read the @LAtimes…well, we’re happy to introduce you to the @times_LosAngles (4/9)
All of these websites copy-paste content from unusual press agencies. (5/9)
And among these pages, you will always find the republication of articles and videos by politicians and obscure think tanks that support Indian geopolitical interests. (6/9)
And now, you may be wondering why? (7/9)
Here’s how this network of fake media, think tanks and corporations are connected to one another:
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To journalists and the OSINT community, there’s more to investigate, and we’d love to work with you on it!
If you want to get in touch: please send us an email at TimesOfDisinfo at disinfo.eu
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BONUS: we strongly advise against hiring the graphic designer responsible for these websites. Here’s our favorite logo.
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