15.02.2026 19:22
A woman claimed that a gendarmerie officer on duty at a traffic stop later sent her a message on WhatsApp to get to know her. The Gendarmerie General Command, which conducted an investigation, determined that the woman had never been stopped before. The woman, who shared an apology, confessed that she fabricated such a lie to gain attention.
A woman claimed that she received a message via WhatsApp after seizing the number of a gendarmerie officer on duty during a traffic stop.
NEVER ENTERED A CHECKPOINT
Following the spread of the allegation on social media, the Gendarmerie General Command initiated a comprehensive investigation. Upon checking the records, it was determined that the woman did not enter any gendarmerie checkpoints on the specified dates and that the incident was completely unfounded.
ADMITTED TO LYING FOR ENGAGEMENT
After the truth came to light, the user made a statement, apologizing to the gendarmerie organization and admitting that she fabricated the allegation solely to "gain engagement." While it remains a question whether legal action will be taken regarding this unfounded post that cast suspicion on a public official, the incident once again highlighted the extent of digital disinformation.