Rumours circulating online claim that Klaus Schwab, executive chairman and founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has been hospitalised, arrested, and may even be dead. These claims have spread on social media platforms, with many users sharing the false information. Some reports suggest that Schwab was admitted to the hospital in a serious condition, with speculations about a cardiac incident or even his death. However, the WEF has confirmed that these claims are entirely baseless and unfounded, stating that Schwab is in excellent health.
The origin of these rumours seems to be satirical articles, such as one published by the website Weekly Crier. This particular website is known for posting satire and comedic opinion pieces, but it also claims to provide reliable and unbiased news. Despite this disclaimer, the misinformation has spread rapidly on social media platforms without verification. In addition to false reports about Schwab’s health, there have been claims of his arrest by the US Delta Force at his home in Switzerland.
An article by website Real Raw News describes a scenario where a Delta Force strike team apprehended Schwab after a deadly firefight at his house, alleging that he was found in bed connected to an adrenochrome infusion machine. However, like the previous satire, this story does not hold up to scrutiny. The WEF has not made any statements regarding an arrest, and legitimate news sources have not reported on such events. Nevertheless, these false claims continue to circulate on social media, prompting users to question the credibility of the information they encounter.