Kerala Cyber Police Investigate Fake Post Concerning Minister K.M. Shaji

The Kerala Cyber Police have registered a case following the circulation of a misleading social media post involving Minister K.M. Shaji. The viral content falsely claimed that a previous hike in building permit fees had been revoked by the Local Self-Government department, using the Minister’s image to lend credibility to the misinformation.

Authorities confirmed that the claims are entirely fabricated and have not been authorized by the government. The investigation focuses on identifying the individuals responsible for creating and distributing the fraudulent information, which caused public confusion regarding municipal tax regulations.

Officials have warned the public against relying on unverified social media updates for government policy changes. As the investigation continues, the department is coordinating with platform administrators to remove the deceptive posts and mitigate potential misinformation impacts across the state.