mistaken identity
Innocent Man Receives Death Threats After Being Falsely Identified as Bondi Beach Attacker
Dec 16, 2025 09:09 am CST
A Sydney resident named Naveed Akram has become the victim of mistaken identity following the tragic Bondi Beach attack. After his photo was widely shared online incorrectly identifying him as one of the shooters, he faced death threats and feared leaving his home. This case highlights the dangers of social media misinformation during crisis events, as the Pakistan native struggles to clear his name while authorities continue their investigation into the terrorist attack that killed 15 people.
Identity Mix-up: Mosque Fundraiser by One Humayun Kabir Floods Namesake MLA With 200 Donation Calls
Dec 09, 2025 02:59 am CST
A case of mistaken identity in West Bengal politics has resulted in Debra MLA Humayun Kabir receiving approximately 200 donation calls intended for his suspended namesake who is raising funds for a Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad. While the mosque fundraiser has already collected over Rs 93 lakh through online donations, the former IPS officer continues redirecting callers in this unusual political subplot.
Man Wrongfully Jailed for 14 Months Due to Administrative Error Receives Rs 2 Lakh Compensation from Court
Nov 07, 2025 01:30 am CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered Shahdol Collector Kedar Singh to pay Rs 2 lakh compensation after a farmer's son was wrongfully imprisoned for 14 months under the National Security Act due to a name mix-up. The court issued contempt notices and directed the state to take action against officials involved in this serious administrative error that violated proper legal procedures.
Man Mistakenly Buried by Family Found Alive at Relative's House a Week Later in Chhattisgarh
Nov 06, 2025 09:33 pm CST
In a remarkable case of mistaken identity in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district, 25-year-old Purushottam was declared dead and "buried" by his family, only to be found alive at a relative's house in Ambikapur a week later. The family had misidentified a body recovered from a well as their missing son, conducted funeral rites, and buried the deceased, creating an extraordinary emotional journey from grief to elation when Purushottam returned home on November 4.
Japanese Truck Driver Discovers He Was Switched at Birth, Wins 38 Million Yen Compensation
Oct 26, 2025 12:44 am CST
A 60-year-old Japanese truck driver who lived in poverty his entire life received 38 million yen in compensation after discovering he was switched at birth with a baby from a wealthy family in 1953. DNA testing revealed the mix-up after six decades, but tragically, he never got to meet his biological parents.