Zulker Naeen is an investigative journalist and OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) investigator specializing in fact-checking, digital verification, and cross-border disinformation research in South Asia.
His work is deeply rooted in fact-checking, digital verification, and cross-border investigations, focusing on how misinformation shapes public discourse and influences geopolitical stability.
As a South Asia Investigative Fellow with the Indo-Pacific Media Advancement Program (IPMAP)—a collaborative initiative by Internews, the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR), and Doublethink Lab (DTL)—Zulker has mastered advanced digital verification techniques.
In January 2025, Zulker’s investigative journey reached new heights when he participated in Media Xcelerate, a regional hackathon designed to counter disinformation and influence operations.
Currently, he is leading an in-depth cross-border investigation into a sophisticated disinformation campaign in South Asia.
He has collaborated with fellow investigators and journalists, refining strategies to expose coordinated propaganda, bot networks, and cyber threats that fuel digital misinformation.
His work extends beyond reporting—he is actively engaged in research advocacy, regional coordination, and training initiatives to strengthen digital literacy and OSINT-based investigations.
Through workshops, training programs, and curriculum development, he equips journalists and fact-checkers across South Asia with the tools to combat misinformation and conduct in-depth investigations.
With a sharp eye for detail and an arsenal of OSINT tools, he continues to lead the fight against cyber harms, disinformation campaigns, and digital manipulation in South Asia.
