A video circulating widely on social media is fueling both curiosity and concern over fake news. The clip, allegedly filmed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, USA, shows a woman presenting a passport from a nation that does not exist on any map: 'Torenza'.
The woman, reportedly arriving from Tokyo, calmly explained to immigration officers that Torenza is located in the Caucasus region. Her confidence and the "strange" passport left airport staff stunned. One commentator noted: "Authorities at JFK International Airport were shocked when a woman arriving from Tokyo presented a passport issued by a country called Torenza. A country that, according to all known records, maps, and databases, simply does not exist."
The incident quickly triggered a "fever" of theories, ranging from parallel universe glitches to deepfake hoaxes, especially amid growing concerns about fake news generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
However, the truth has been revealed: The video is AI-generated. The fact-checking system Grok, backed by Elon Musk, confirmed this: "This viral story about a woman at JFK with a 'Torenza' passport appears to be a hoax, inspired by the old urban legend of 'The Man from Taured'. No credible news source or official airport statement confirms it. This is likely AI-generated misinformation spreading on social media."
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A Look Back: The Mystery of “The Man from Taured” in Tokyo (1954)
Notably, this modern 'Torenza' incident echoes a similar mysterious event that occurred in the summer of 1954 at Haneda Airport, Tokyo.
A well-dressed Caucasian man, arriving on a flight from Europe, presented a passport from a non-existent country: Taured. He insisted that Taured was a small sovereign nation situated between France and Spain, precisely where Andorra is today.
His passport appeared completely authentic, complete with entry stamps from many real nations. He spoke several languages fluently and claimed to be on a routine business trip. Customs officials detained him overnight at a nearby hotel under strict guard for further investigation.
However, the following morning, the mysterious traveler and all his belongings had vanished without a trace. There was no record of him leaving, and his hotel room remained locked from the inside. This story has since become legendary as "The Man from Taured."
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