Viral 'theft' video exposed as staged by content creator Raj Thakur
A viral video showing a man snatching a gold necklace from a train passenger has been exposed as staged. The clip, shared widely online, was created by content creator Raj Thakur for entertainment and awareness purposes. The video first appeared on Raj Thakur's Instagram page and other social media accounts. It quickly spread with claims that it depicted a real-life theft. However, Thakur has confirmed the footage is entirely scripted.
All individuals in the video are actors who have worked on other scripted projects for Thakur. He clarified that the content was designed purely for entertainment and to raise awareness, not to mislead viewers. The false claim that the video captured an actual crime has now been debunked. Thakur's statement confirms the actors' involvement and the staged nature of the footage. The video remains online but is no longer being shared as a real incident.
