Instagram Page's Paid Reveal Sparks Rs 8.5 Crore Scam Allegations
An Instagram page named '25th August 2026' attracted around 4 lakh followers by promising a major reveal on August 25, 2026. The creator shared a Telegram link requiring a Rs 500 payment to access the content. Reports indicate between 1 lakh and 1.66 lakh people paid, raising approximately Rs 8 to 8.5 crore. After payment, users received a motivational video instead of the anticipated reveal, leading to allegations of a scam and public disappointment.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, news18, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 25 Aug, 04:27 pm. Other outlets followed.