Presidential institution urges citizens to be careful of false information in public space, accompanied by image of head of state

Chisinau, Dec. 29 /MOLDPRES/- The presidential administration urges citizens to be careful and not to be manipulated by false information distributed on certain networks and channels. In the context of the hybrid war against Moldova and the democratic leadership, the image of the head of state is being used by falsifying the image and sound, the presidential press service has reported.

The purpose of these fake images is to create mistrust and division in society, consequently to weaken the democratic institutions of Moldova.

We draw the attention of the citizens to the fact that the information distributed in the public space, accompanied by photos or videos with the image of the first persons in the state, represents a fake and manipulation of the deep fake type.

The presidency denies the authenticity of the statements attributed to the head of state and condemns these disinformation practices. We urge all citizens to inform themselves only from official and reliable sources, and to verify the information from other sources.