Fact Check: Was This Viral Video Really a Raid on an Anti-MBG Buzzer Operation?
Tempo.co fact-checked a viral video that falsely claimed to show a police raid on a political 'buzzer' headquarters. The footage actually depicts a May 2026 police operation against an online gambling ring involving foreign nationals in Jakarta.
Why it matters
This highlights the prevalence of misinformation regarding political influence operations and the importance of verifying viral content using official police reports.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A video claiming to show a raid on an online "buzzer" (paid influencer/troll) headquarters has been circulating on Facebook [archived] and TikTok since late June 2026. The video shows several men lined up with their hands bound.The posts claim the men were tasked with generating narratives to attack government programs, such as the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) initiative. "One person manages 100 social media accounts to stir up trouble. Most of them are foreign nationals," wrote one account that shared the content on June 27, 2026. Does the video actually show police raiding a buzzer headquarters?FACT CHECKTempo verified the content using a Google reverse image search and compared it with reports from credible sources.
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