The Indian government has firmly dismissed the circulating claims on social media that requested monetary contributions into a government bank account in connection with the Nimisha Priya case. Officials clarified that such appeals are completely false and misleading. On Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong statement rejecting these claims, emphasizing that no government-designated account exists for collecting funds in this matter. By categorizing these requests as “fake,” the MEA sought to prevent citizens from falling victim to fraudulent campaigns being spread online under the guise of supporting the case.
The ministry’s official fact-checking team, operating through its verified handle MEA FactCheck, highlighted the issue by sharing a screenshot of one such misleading post. The flagged post, dated August 19, included not only a plea for financial assistance but also a poster displaying the slogan “Save Nimisha Priya” alongside suspicious bank transaction details. By bringing this to public attention, the MEA reinforced its warning against trusting or engaging with such deceptive content being circulated on social media platforms.
In its official statement, the ministry explained that it has noticed claims on different social media platforms asking for money to be deposited into a supposed Government of India account for the Nimisha Priya case. It clearly reiterated that no such account exists and assured the public that the claim is entirely fabricated. Through its fact-checking initiative, the MEA has been working actively to debunk misinformation and to ensure that people receive authentic updates directly from official sources rather than being misled by false appeals.
While rejecting the financial fraud claims, the government also underlined that India has been consistently extending all possible assistance to Nimisha Priya. On August 1, the MEA reiterated its commitment to continue exploring every available avenue to resolve her case. It confirmed that the ministry has been holding dialogues with friendly nations and international partners to find a constructive and humane solution. This highlights India’s active involvement at diplomatic levels to secure the best possible outcome in the matter.
Nimisha Priya, a nurse originally from Kollengode in Kerala’s Palakkad district, was convicted in Yemen for the murder of a Yemeni citizen in July 2017. Her case has drawn widespread attention due to the severity of the punishment imposed on her. At 38 years of age, she faces the death penalty, and her scheduled execution date of July 16 was temporarily postponed after interventions by Indian authorities, reflecting India’s proactive role in advocating for her.
Currently, Nimisha Priya remains imprisoned in a jail located in Sana’a, the capital city of Yemen, which is presently under the control of the Iran-backed Houthis. The situation underscores both the gravity of her case and the complexity of diplomatic efforts in such a politically unstable environment. Against this backdrop, the Indian government continues to remain engaged in pursuing every possible measure to assist her, while simultaneously cautioning its citizens against fraudulent financial campaigns falsely linked to her case.
