Invisible Ink Conspiracy

Complaint ID:: #3317
Source:: Twitter/X
Last Update:: 29 May 2024
Submitted:: 27 May 2024

Resolved Mis- or disinformation

Outcome

Mis- or Disinformation

Overview

The complaint is about a tweet encouraging voters to bring their own black pens to the voting booth, alleging that the IEC provides pens with invisible ink to tamper with votes.

Background & Outcome

The tweet alleging that the IEC uses pens with invisible ink is disinformation. The IEC's procedures for voting are designed to be transparent and secure, and spreading false information undermines the integrity of the election.

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