Infact
76 / 100
Mostly True Zimbabwe

A fake Mr Bean, a Pakistani comedian named Asif Mohammad, performed in Zimbabwe in 2016 and was given security during his visit.

Infact verdict: Mostly True (76/100).

The claims regarding Asif Mohammad performing as a fake Mr. Bean in Zimbabwe in 2016 and being given security are supported by multiple sources. The evidence indicates that Asif Mohammad, a Pakistani comedian, impersonated Mr. Bean during a performance in Zimbabwe, which was widely reported and became a viral topic. However, the evidence about him receiving security is less clear, with some confusion possibly arising from different individuals named Asif Mohammad. Overall, the claims are mostly supported by the available evidence, though the security aspect is less certain.

July 13, 2026 Language: en 3 claims analyzed
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Individual claims

88
True Entertainment
A fake Mr Bean was paid to perform in Zimbabwe in 2016.
Multiple sources confirm that a Pakistani comedian impersonated Mr. Bean in Zimbabwe in 2016. This event was widely reported and became a viral topic, indicating strong support for the claim.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 70
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 80
Weighted Total 88
Evidence Summary 3 web sources confirm the performance.
92
True Entertainment
The Impressionist is actually a Pakistani Comedian named Asif Mohammad.
The claim that the impressionist is Asif Mohammad is corroborated by multiple sources, confirming his identity as a Pakistani comedian known for impersonating Mr. Bean.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 85
Weighted Total 92
Evidence Summary Multiple sources confirm Asif Mohammad's identity as the impressionist.
47
Mixed Entertainment
Asif Mohammad was given security during his visit to Zimbabwe.
The evidence about Asif Mohammad receiving security is unclear and possibly confused with another individual. The claim lacks strong corroboration, leading to a mixed verdict.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 50
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 40
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 45
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 45
Weighted Total 47
Evidence Summary Conflicting evidence about security provision.

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