Hamburg Election Official Warns of Fake Video Targeting Ballot Integrity

A video falsely claiming to show the destruction of AfD votes has been debunked as an attempt to undermine trust in democratic elections.

A fake video circulating on social media claims to show the shredding of AfD-marked mail-in ballots in Hamburg.
Election official Oliver Rudolf confirmed the video is fraudulent, citing clear discrepancies in the materials shown compared to official election documents.
The video’s ballot envelopes display incorrect colors, labels, folding patterns, and adhesive designs, proving they are not authentic.
The Hamburg police’s state security division is investigating the incident to determine its origins and intent.
Rudolf urged the public to critically evaluate such content and rely on trusted, official sources for election-related information.