Annunziata Rees-Mogg, a former MEP, shared incorrect statistics on social media, claiming asylum seekers were responsible for 44% of alleged sex offenses in Dorset, despite making up only 0.08% of the population. The police and crime commissioner of Dorset, David Sidwick, refuted this misinformation, clarifying that migrants account for just 1% of such crimes. Following backlash, Rees-Mogg deleted her post. Sidwick attributed the spread of these false claims to AI-generated content and emphasized the importance of accurate information for public trust in policing data. The issue highlights increasing scrutiny on misinformation about immigration online.
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