CNN is investigating claims that a man rescued from a Syrian jail provided a false identity, raising questions about his background and motives
Damascus: So, CNN recently had this wild story about a guy they rescued from a Syrian jail. They thought he was just some innocent dude, but now they’re saying he might have given a fake name.
This guy, who called himself Adel Ghurbal, claimed he was arrested three months ago and interrogated about his contacts. But a fact-checking group, Verify-Sy, says his real name is Salama Mohammad Salama. Apparently, he’s not just a random prisoner; he was a first lieutenant in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence.
According to Verify-Sy, he was involved in some pretty shady stuff, like extortion and even killing civilians. Locals say his short stint in jail was due to a money dispute with a higher-up officer. Sounds like a real mess, right?
A CNN spokesperson said they’re looking into his background now and are aware he might not be who he says he is. They also mentioned that no one knew they were coming to the prison that day, which is kind of wild.
When the CNN team got there, they found this guy under a blanket in a locked cell. A Syrian rebel guard opened the door, and he was led out, shaking. It’s a crazy story that keeps getting crazier!
