Government Scheme: A video is rapidly going viral on social media these days, in which the Finance Minister is discussing an investment scheme. The truth behind this viral video has recently come to light.

The truth of this viral video has been revealed by the government.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman:  Many things go viral overnight on social media. Photos and videos, in particular, become viral as soon as they appear. One such video, in which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is explaining an investment plan, is rapidly going viral on social media. Many people are being deceived by this video. Now, the government itself has revealed the truth behind this viral video.

What's in the viral video?
In this viral video, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is discussing an investment plan. She describes an investment platform, claiming it's a government program that allows you to invest ₹22,000 and earn up to ₹70,000 in returns. However, the truth behind this video has now been revealed.

What is the truth behind the video?
This video has been shared through the official X account of the government agency PIB. It clearly states that this is a fake video. The caption sharing this video reads, "Beware of investment fraud. The video, embedded in an advertisement running on Facebook, falsely portrays Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as endorsing an investment platform that claims to deliver returns of up to ₹70,000 per day on an investment of ₹22,000."

💸 Don't Fall for Investment Frauds❗

A video embedded in a Facebook advertisement falsely portrays the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, endorsing an investment platform that claims to offer returns of up to ₹70,000 per day on an investment of ₹22,000.… pic.twitter.com/FmtDSY4OH7

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 27, 2026

Further, PIB Fact Check has declared this video as false, writing, "This video is completely fake and created with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Neither Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman nor the Government of India has endorsed, approved, or promoted any such investment scheme or platform."

Cautioning the public to avoid fraud,
PIB wrote, "Fraudsters often use fake videos and promises of unusually high returns to deceive people online. Before making any investment or sharing your personal or financial information, always verify such claims with official government sources. Be vigilant, think before you click."

It's worth noting that PIB Fact Check is a government agency that exposes fraud perpetrated in the name of government schemes and the government. If you're experiencing something similar or notice something suspicious, you can report it on their official mobile number or website.