CB-CID registers case over deepfake video of CM Vijay
The agency, in a press release on Wednesday, said the videos has been created and circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms with an intention to cheat people
The Cyber Crime Cell of Tamil Nadu's Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) has filed a case regarding the dissemination of an AI-generated deepfake video featuring Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay using Hindi audio on Facebook. The press release issued by the agency on September 2, 2026, highlighted that these videos were created with the intent to deceive individuals.
Specifically, the video urged the general public to contact a specified WhatsApp number for financial assistance. As a result, a case was registered with the Cyber Crime Cell, and Meta, the social media platform, was approached for information regarding the fake ID and associated logs. The CB-CID further sought the removal of the fraudulent video.
Initial investigation indicated that multiple similar deepfake videos, showcasing the Chief Minister offering assistance, were circulating, shared through purportedly Pakistan-based Facebook IDs. The agency is actively investigating to identify the individuals responsible for these deceptive practices. The CB-CID urged the public not to engage with the provided phone numbers or join WhatsApp groups featured in these fake videos, emphasizing that the deepfake videos were fabricated by scamsters to exploit people.
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