Fact-checkers identify Syrian prisoner in CNN report as alleged intelligence officer

A Syrian prisoner featured in a CNN report is allegedly a first lieutenant in Syrian Air Force Intelligence, according to fact-checkers. The prisoner, initially identified as "Adel Gharbal," reportedly used a false name. Fact-checking group Verify-Sy claims Gharbal does not exist and that the man's real name is "Salama Mohammad Salama." They allege he was jailed for less than a month over extortion-related issues. CNN is investigating the claims and acknowledged the possibility of a false identity. The network denied that the scene was staged, stating that only their team knew about the prison visit.