Sugar CEO and Shark Tank judge Vineeta Singh reacts to fake reports on her death and arrest: ‘Hardest part is…’
Sugar CEO and Shark Tank judge Vineeta Singh took to X to share how rumours about her death and arrest have taken over social media.
Sugar CEO and Shark Tank judge Vineeta Singh took to X to address fake reports about her arrest and death. In her post, she clarified that none of the reports are accurate and claimed that she has been dealing with “paid PR" spreading these rumours about her.

“Been dealing with paid PR about my death & my arrest for 5 weeks. Ignored it at first, then reported to @Meta several times, filed @Mum_CyberPolice complaint but it’s not stopping. The hardest part is when folks panic & call my mom. Few of the posts are below. Any suggestions?” she wrote. She also shared a series of screenshots of the fake news articles and posts about her death.
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Mumbai Police reacted to her post and wrote, “Ma’am, request you to DM us the details, for us to help you better.” Singh replied, “We spoke. Thank you for the support so far.”
Take a look at Vineeta Singh’s post on fake news here:
The post was shared a few hours ago. Since then, it has collected more than one lakh views. The share has further accumulated nearly 500 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share.
What did X users say about Vineeta Singh’s tweet?
“There were a few others like Vineeta is bankrupt. I was a bit confused and then understood fake as. It was on FB,” shared an X user.
“Social media should have some responsibility, too,” shared another.
“This fooled me for a second as well when I saw it first. I hope things sort out. I am sure you must be in touch with top-level people at Meta. Let me know if you need any help! They are the only ones who can kill this at once,” expressed a third.
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“Dude. Why would someone do this? As in literally why?” commented a fourth.
“My God, this is scary,” joined a fifth.
“This is so scary. I hope things get sorted out soon!” added a sixth.
“Wow, this is insane. Any idea who is running these fake stories against you?” wrote a seventh.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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