A hoax news site is claiming that a Philippines “heinous crimes court” issued an “international arrest warrant” for Bill Gates on “premeditated murder” charges related to COVID-19 vaccines. The story has been picked up by several large right-wing social media accounts.
Recommendation: Responding to every piece of misinformation may detract from priority talking points. If a response is needed, emphasizing that the story is entirely fabricated is recommended. The only source for the story is a fake news website. No court has issued an arrest warrant for the billionaire. International arrest warrants and heinous crimes courts do not exist. Fact-checking sources: