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Dublin Cult Claims on Organ Harvesting Fact-Checked: False

“These cultist lunatics are even on one of the main streets of Dublin city centre spreading their bollocks about organ harvesting of their members. Unfortunately people believe them.”
False
Confidence: High Checked on June 27, 2026

Summary

There is no evidence that any group in Dublin city centre is promoting organ‑harvesting claims about its members. Reports of organ harvesting relate to allegations in China involving Falun Gong, and a recent fact‑check debunked a similar rumor in the United States. No credible sources confirm the alleged Dublin activity.

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edinburgh.china-consulate.gov.cn
humanrightscommission.house.gov
ie.china-embassy.gov.cn
  • Truth about “FaLun Gong”

    Statement of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Ireland on the latest attempts by Falun Gong to disseminate sensational rumours about "organ harvesting" in China(2013-07-18) ... Los Angeles Times: Ties to Falun Gong add controversy to the Chinese New Year Spectacular(20...

reuters.com
bbc.co.uk
nbcnews.com
lesechos.fr
lemonde.fr
snopes.com
dublinlive.ie
rte.ie
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