Following the violent death of a taxi driver allegedly at the hands of an undocumented migrant, Algeria’s National Gendarmerie is responding to heightened public emotion and misinformation circulating on social media. Authorities are imposing fines of 500,000 Algerian dinars (DA) on individuals spreading false information related to the incident and broadly concerning undocumented migrants, referred to as “clandestins” in the original reporting. The Gendarmerie aims to “reframe” narratives on social networks, indicating a concern over potentially inflammatory or inaccurate content. The crackdown signals a government response to public outcry and a desire to control the online discourse surrounding immigration and security. Details regarding the specific nature of the “false information” targeted remain limited. This action underscores the sensitivity of the issue and the potential for social unrest following the driver’s death. The incident has sparked debate about immigration policies and public safety in Algeria.