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Unknown deepfake content creators impersonating Yanis Varoufakis
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Incident 13311 Report
Purported Deepfake Videos Reportedly Impersonated Yanis Varoufakis on YouTube and Social Media
2026-01-05
Purported deepfake videos using the face and voice of Greek economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis were reportedly circulated on YouTube and other social platforms in late 2025 and early 2026. The videos depicted a synthetic version of Varoufakis delivering fabricated political statements, including about international events. Platforms reportedly removed some videos, but many reappeared under new accounts.
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