#FactCheck - Fake Quote Attributed To Manoj Tiwari On Rupee-Dollar Value Goes Viral Online
Executive Summary
A postcard featuring BJP leader Manoj Tiwari is being widely shared on social media with a purported statement attributed to him. The viral postcard claims that Tiwari suggested that if people stopped using the ₹1 coin and treated ₹2 as ₹1, the value of the dollar would automatically come down to ₹45. Users are sharing the post claiming that the BJP leader made the bizarre suggestion to strengthen the Indian rupee against the US dollar.
However, research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found the claim to be false. Manoj Tiwari never made any such statement regarding the rupee and the dollar. The BJP MP himself has dismissed the viral claim as fake.
Claim
TMC leader Kirti Azad shared the viral postcard on X and wrote, “As received on X, forwarded as it is. India is truly blessed with such brilliant minds.”
https://x.com/KirtiAzaad/status/2055905987115233473?s=20
Fact Check
A keyword search on Google did not yield any credible media reports suggesting that Manoj Tiwari had made such a statement. No reliable source was found to support the viral claim. Further research led to a clarification posted on Manoj Tiwari’s official Facebook page. In the video statement, Tiwari categorically denied making any such remark about the rupee and the dollar. He stated that the viral claim being circulated in his name was completely fake.
Manoj Tiwari’s clarification video on Facebook
Conclusion
The viral claim is false. Manoj Tiwari never made any statement suggesting that stopping the use of ₹1 and treating ₹2 as ₹1 would strengthen the rupee against the dollar. He has himself denied the claim and called it fake.
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Amid reports of widespread protests in Iran over the past two weeks, a video showing protesters setting cars on fire is being widely shared on social media with claims that it depicts recent unrest in the country.
However, research by Cyber Peace Foundation has found the viral claim to be false. Our resarch shows that the video is not from Iran, but from violent protests that took place near the Turkish Consulate in Thessaloniki, Greece, on November 1, 2025.
Claim:
On January 11, 2026, users on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral video claiming it showed massive anti-regime protests in Iran. One such post alleged:
“1.5–1.85 million Iranians are fighting on the streets tonight. 180 cities are burning… The revolution has spread. Iranians have decided to continue this fight for freedom until Iran becomes free from Islamic rule.”
The post’s link and archived version can be seen below: (Link and archive link)
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a Google Reverse Image Search. During this process, we found the same video uploaded on Instagram on November 2, 2025, well before the recent protests in Iran. (Link): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQjRtCOjOPM/
Further analysis revealed that the video was uploaded from a Greek Instagram account, indicating that the visuals are unrelated to Iran.
It is important to note that while protests in Iran have been ongoing for the past two weeks, the viral video has been circulating on the internet since early November 2025, establishing a clear timeline mismatch.
A keyword search led us to a report published on November 2, 2025, by Ekathimerini, a leading Greek media outlet. The report detailed violent clashes that erupted in Thessaloniki following a concert by Greek rapper Lex.
According to the report:
Police in Thessaloniki detained 18 people and arrested one individual on drug-related charges. The unrest began when a group attacked police forces stationed outside the Turkish Consulate. During the clashes, six cars were damaged, two of them completely burned, along with a garbage bin. ( report link and screenshot)
In the next stage of the investigation, we found similar visuals to the viral video on a YouTube channel named “Taifer”, where the footage was published on November 2, 2025. The link to the post and its screenshot can be seen below.
(YouTube link): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TejETjQRmTQ
To strengthen our findings, we conducted a geolocation analysis of the video. By comparing road layouts, surrounding buildings, light poles, and other visual markers with online maps and images, we confirmed that the location shown in the video matches Agios Dimitriou Street in Thessaloniki, Greece.
(Location link)
Our research clearly establishes that the viral video being shared as footage of recent protests in Iran is misleading. The video actually shows violent demonstrations near the Turkish Consulate in Thessaloniki, Greece, on November 1, 2025, and has no connection to the current situation in Iran.
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Introduction
In the multifaceted world of international trade and finance, cross-border transactions constitute the heart of economic relationships that span the globe. The threads that intertwine forming the fabric of global commerce are ceaselessly dynamic and exhibit an intricate pattern of complexity especially when it comes to the regulated movement of capital. It's a domain where economies connect, where businesses engage in sublime commerce, and where technology and regulation intersect at critical juncture. These guidelines will play a critical role in the regulation of capital, fortification of financial integrity, and transparency of regulatory and cross-border payments. The key highlights of this regulation include strict pre-authorization for non-bank entities, mandating specific accounts for import and export PA-CBs and a transaction ceiling of 25,00,000 Rupees.
The Vigilance of RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), ever vigilant in its shepherding role over the nation's financial stability and integrity, has taken decisive strides to dispel the haze that once clouded this critical sector. With the issuance of a revelatory circular dated October 31, 2023, the RBI has unveiled a groundbreaking framework that redefines the terrain for these pivotal financial entities, aptly christened as Payment Aggregators – Cross Border (PA-CB). In deploying this comprehensive array of regulations, the RBI demonstrates a robust commitment to harmonizing and synchronizing the oversight of payments within the country's financial fabric, extending its meticulous regulatory weave from domestic Payment Aggregators (PAs) to the PA-CBs, a sector previously undistinguished in formal oversight.
The prescriptive measures announced by the RBI are nothing short of a regulatory beacon that cuts through the fog of uncertainty, illuminating a clear path forward for entities dedicated to facilitating cross-border payment transactions pertaining to the import and export of permissible goods and services in India through online modes. Inclusiveness is a hallmark of the RBI’s directive, encompassing a diverse cadre of financial actors, ranging from Authorized Dealer (AD) banks and conventional Payment Aggregators (PAs), to the emergent breed of PA-CBs actively engaged in processing these critical international payment transactions.
Key Aspects of Regulation
One of the most striking aspects of this new regulatory regime is the RBI's insistence on pre-authorization. All non-bank entities providing PA-CB services are impelled to apply to the apex bank for authorisation by April 30, 2024. This is far from a perfunctory gesture; it represents a profound departure from the bygone era when these entities functioned under a patchwork of provisional guidelines and ad-hoc circulars. Indeed, with this resolute move, the RBI signals its intention to embrace these entities within its direct regulatory gambit, an acknowledgement of the shifting tides and progressive intricacies characteristic of cross-border payments.
The tapestry of new rules is complex, setting forth an array of prerequisites for entities aspiring for authorization. For instance, non-bank PA-CBs are obliged to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) as a preliminary step before commencing the application process. Moreover, the financial benchmarks set are notably rigorous. Non-banks must boast a minimum net worth of ₹15 crores at the time of the application—a figure that escalates to a robust ₹25 crores by the fiscal deadline of March 31, 2026.
Way Forward
As if these requirements weren't indicative enough of the RBI’s penchant for detail and precision, the guidelines become yet more granular when addressing specific types of PA-CBs. Import-only PA-CBs are mandatorily obliged to maintain an Import Collection Account (ICA) with an AD Category-I scheduled commercial bank, while export-only PA-CBs are instructed to maintain an Export Collection Account (ECA), which can be maintained in Indian Rupees (INR) or any permissible foreign currency. The nuance here is palpable; payments for import transactions must be received in a meticulously managed escrow account of the PA, prior to being funneled into the ICA for smooth settlement with overseas merchants.
Conversely, export-only PA-CBs' proceeds from international sales must be swiftly credited to the relevant currency ECA. This meticulous accounting ensures that the flow of funds is both transparent and traceable, adhering to the utmost standards of financial probity.
Yet, perhaps the most emphatic of the RBI's pronouncements is the establishment of a transaction ceiling. PA-CBs have their per-transaction limit capped at ₹25,00,000 for each unit of goods or services exchanged. This calculated move is transparent in its objective to mitigate risk—a crucial aspect when one considers the potential implications of these transactions on the country’s fiscal health and the integrity of its financial systems.
It is no exaggeration to declare that with these guidelines, the RBI is effectuating a seismic shift in the regulation of cross-border payment transactions. There's a fundamental transformation taking place—a metamorphosis—from a loosely defined existence of PA-CBs to one of distinct clarity, under the direct and unswerving supervisory gaze of the regulator. The compliance burden, indeed, has become heavier, yet the return is a compass that points decisively towards secure harbours.
As we embark upon the fresh horizons that these rules bring into view, it is imperative to acknowledge that the RBI's regulatory innovations represent far more than a mere codification of dos and don'ts. They embody a visionary stride towards safeguarding and fortifying the architecture of international payments, a critical component of India's burgeoning presence on the world economic stage.
Conclusion
The journey ahead, as we navigate these newly charted waters with the RBI's guidelines as our steadfast North Star, will no doubt be replete with challenges, adaptations and learning curves for the array of operational entities. But it is with confidence we can say, the path is set; the map is clear. The complex labyrinth of cross-border financial transactions is now demystified, and the RBI's clarion call beckons us towards a future marked by regulation, security, and above all else, reliability in the cosmopolitan tapestry of global trade. RBI’s guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for standardizing cross-border financial transactions in India. This decision is a monumental step towards maintaining cyber peace in cyberspace.
References:
- https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=12561&Mode=0
- https://www2.deloitte.com/in/en/pages/tax/articles/tax-alert-Regulation-of-payment-aggregator-cross-border-pa-cb.html
- https://www.jsalaw.com/newsletters-and-updates/rbis-new-guidelines-to-govern-payment-aggregators-in-cross-border-transactions/
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive human pyramid has gone viral on social media. In the clip, dozens of people are seen forming a towering human pyramid that begins to sway violently as if struck by strong winds. Surprisingly, the structure regains balance within seconds and no one falls. Many users are sharing the video as footage of a real-life incident. CyberPeace Research Wing 's research found that the viral video is fake. It does not depict a real incident; rather, it has been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim
An X user, "Cockroach Janta Party," shared the viral video on July 10, 2026, with the caption: "The human pyramid started swaying due to strong winds... but surprisingly, no one fell. Would you dare stand at the very top of this human pyramid?"
https://x.com/CJP_for_India/status/2075405269899866415?s=20
https://perma.cc/T993-99RZ
Fact Check
We first carefully examined the viral video. During our visual analysis, we observed several irregularities. The people forming the pyramid appeared to be standing in unnatural positions, and when the structure began to sway, the movements of the individuals looked highly unnatural and robotic. These visual anomalies raised suspicion that the video had been generated using AI. To verify this, we analysed the video using multiple AI detection tools.
The video was first scanned using Hive Moderation, which detected an almost 100% probability that the content was AI-generated. According to Hive's analysis, the video was most likely created using the Seedance2 model, an AI-powered video generation system.
For additional verification, we analysed the video using Undetectable.ai. The tool also concluded that there was a 97% probability that the video had been generated using Artificial Intelligence.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral human pyramid video is AI-generated. It does not depict a real incident and has been created using artificial intelligence. The video is being circulated on social media without disclosing its AI-generated nature, misleading users into believing it shows an actual event.
