# Telegram OSINT query ledger

Document search variants and evidence so another researcher can repeat the process.

## Query

Investigate whether [unverified hypothesis] appears in [selected public sources] during [period]. Search conceptual, exact, alias, and language variants; cite relevant and contradictory posts; and state corpus, retrieval, and corroboration limits.

## Inputs

- **Purpose:** The legitimate research purpose and handling constraints for the assignment.
- **Hypothesis:** A neutral question that remains unverified until independently checked.
- **Variants:** Names, exact strings, aliases, dates, and languages to search.

## Expected output

- Query ledger and selected corpus
- Relevant, contradictory, and ambiguous cited posts
- Confidence, gaps, and independent verification plan

## Review checks

- [ ] Exclude private or unlawfully obtained material
- [ ] Verify source and post identity
- [ ] Do not expose unnecessary personal data