How a fake investigation into India, Myanmar rebels went around the world
A fabricated conspiracy story alleging India's collaboration with Myanmar's Kachin Independence Army has been traced back to a coordinated influence operation. The investigation reveals that the story was published across multiple websites and amplified on social media, primarily by accounts from Pakistan. This operation highlights the geopolitical tensions surrounding rare earth elements and the interests of various nations in the region.
- ▪The conspiracy story claimed India was conspiring with the Kachin Independence Army to transport rare earths from Myanmar.
- ▪The investigation identified a network of pay-to-publish websites and social media accounts amplifying the story, mainly from Pakistan.
- ▪The operation's infrastructure overlaps with pro-China networks, suggesting a broader influence campaign.
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21st May 2026 / 9:05 am The conspiracy that wasn’t: How a fake investigation into India, Myanmar rebels and rare earths went around the world Abhishek Kumar, Emily Fishbein & Jauman Naw This is the first of a three-part investigation into a coordinated influence operation targeting India’s efforts to secure rare earths from Myanmar’s Kachin region. It traces how a fabricated conspiracy story alleging secret roads, weapons transfers and a covert India-KIA partnership was manufactured, published across a network of pay-to-publish websites, and amplified on social media by accounts overwhelmingly originating in Pakistan. Subsequent parts examine the story’s claims against the evidence, and investigate who may be behind the campaign and why. This is Part One.
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