Posted 9/7/2023, 9:54:34 AM

Fake experts praising Bangladesh gov’t in media before polls, probe finds

Hundreds of pro-Bangladesh govt articles published internationally under fake expert names, investigation finds
Articles praise govt policies, criticize opposition ahead of elections; seen as disinformation campaign
Fake writers use stolen photos, claim links to major universities, but no records found
Articles promote pro-China, anti-US narratives; blast critics of Bangladesh's rights record
Editors printed articles in good faith, stopped after realizing authors likely fake or 'mercenary writers'

aljazeera.com

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