Russia-linked fake videos spread German election fraud claims, authorities warn

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Fake Videos - Fake campaign about alleged election manipulations probably from Russia

The German security authorities evaluate online circulating videos about alleged manipulations of ballot papers as part of a Russian disinformation campaign.

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Disinformation campaign with ties to Russia about election fraud in Germany, just days before the vote

German authorities are warning that fake videos linked to Russia are spreading claims of fraud in the German election. The false information claiming that ballots for the far-right AfD party are missing or destroyed...

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Russia-linked fake videos spread German election fraud claims, authorities warn

Disinfo claiming AfD ballots are missing or being shredded is spreading online just days before Germany’s election.

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False ballot papers without AfD: Investigator: Russia tries to influence the election

Two fake videos circulate on the Internet: one shreds a ballot paper with AfD crosses. The other shows a ballot paper with which you cannot choose the AfD. Behind it is Russia, German security authorities suspect.

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No, this video does not show how postal votes for the AfD are destroyed in Germany ·Maldita.es - Journalism so you don't get fooled

What’s circulating: “Invisible worker opens and shreds mail-in ballots in favor of AfD. This happens days after he was endorsed by @elonmusk and JD Vance.” Messages like this are circulating with a video showing a person opening envelopes containing mail-in ballots for German elections on February 23, 2025. When opening them, he checks which party is marked and sends those in favor of Alternative for Germany (AfD) to a paper shredder. Verificati…

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Fake Videos on Mail Election in D: Russian Campaign Suspected