TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic

TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic

John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a “very strong” quake would hit “every city in Myanmar.”

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
3/5
Analysis Summary:

The article appears mostly accurate based on the limited verification sources. The core claim about the arrest seems plausible, though direct confirmation is lacking from the provided sources. There's a slight bias towards portraying the astrologer's actions as causing panic.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a "very strong" quake would hit "every city in Myanmar."
    • Verification Source #4: Shows general astrology content on TikTok, suggesting the platform is used for such predictions, but doesn't confirm the specific individual or prediction.
  • Fails to cover* the specific individual, following count, or prediction.
  • Internal Knowledge:* It is plausible that someone could have a large following on TikTok and make such a prediction.
  • Claim:** The astrologer was arrested for predicting a big quake and spreading panic.
  • Fails to cover* this claim directly. None of the provided sources confirm the arrest.
  • Internal Knowledge:* Arrests for spreading false information that causes public panic are possible in some countries.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #4: Shows that astrology and predictions are common on TikTok.
  • Verification Source #5: Mentions a powerful earthquake in Myanmar and panic in Bangkok, but doesn't link it to the TikTok astrologer.
  • Lack of coverage regarding the arrest itself is a limitation. The article's accuracy hinges on this unverified claim.