General public of India
Affecté par des incidents
Incident 10532 Rapports
Mumbai Businessman Reportedly Defrauded via Purported AI-Cloned Voice Impersonating Son
2024-03-30
A Mumbai businessman reportedly identified as KT Vinod reportedly lost Rs 80,000 after receiving a call from someone claiming to be a representative of the Indian Embassy in Dubai, who said his son had been arrested. The caller allegedly used AI-generated voice cloning to simulate the voice of Vinod's son, pleading for help. Reportedly convinced of the urgency, Vinod instructed a money transfer via Google Pay. The scam was discovered only after he contacted his son directly.
PlusIncident 12062 Rapports
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Spiritual Leader Sadhguru Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding Bengaluru Woman of ₹3.75 Crore (~$425,000)
2025-02-25
A 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru was allegedly defrauded of ₹3.75 crore (~$425,000 USD) after scammers used a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video of spiritual leader Sadhguru to promote a fake investment platform called Mirrox. The victim was reportedly recruited via Instagram and WhatsApp and was persuaded through trading tutorials on Zoom and fabricated profit screenshots. She reportedly realized the fraud only when withdrawals were blocked and additional fees were demanded.
PlusIncident 11241 Rapport
Alleged Unauthorized Deepfake AI Clones of Ravish Kumar Used to Spread Purportedly Fabricated News on YouTube
2025-06-30
Prominent Indian journalist Ravish Kumar reported that multiple YouTube channels are using purported deepfakes to mimic his face and voice, spreading fabricated and nonsensical news in his name. Kumar warned viewers not to trust these channels, filed complaints with YouTube, and is awaiting action.
PlusIncident 12351 Rapport
Chinese-Backed Operation Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Indian Stock Experts in Investment Fraud Campaign
2025-07-01
Mumbai Cyber Police reportedly uncovered a coordinated investment fraud campaign that used purported deepfake videos of Indian stock market experts to mislead investors. Between July 1 and July 18, 2025, the videos reportedly circulated on social media as paid promotions by a Bengaluru-based firm, Valueleaf, allegedly contracted by a Hong Kong company, First Bridge. Four individuals were arrested.
PlusEntités liées
Autres entités liées au même incident. Par exemple, si le développeur d'un incident est cette entité mais que le responsable de la mise en œuvre est une autre entité, ils sont marqués comme entités liées.
Entités liées
Unknown scammers
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incident 10532 Report
Mumbai Businessman Reportedly Defrauded via Purported AI-Cloned Voice Impersonating Son
- Incident 12401 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)
Unknown fraudsters
Incidents involved as Deployer
- Incident 10532 Report
Mumbai Businessman Reportedly Defrauded via Purported AI-Cloned Voice Impersonating Son
- Incident 12401 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)
Unknown voice cloning technology
Incidents involved as Developer
Incidents implicated systems
Unnamed 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru targeted by scammers impersonating Sadhguru
Affecté par des incidents
General public
Affecté par des incidents
- Incident 12062 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Spiritual Leader Sadhguru Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding Bengaluru Woman of ₹3.75 Crore (~$425,000)
- Incident 12401 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)
Incidents implicated systems
- Incident 12062 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Spiritual Leader Sadhguru Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding Bengaluru Woman of ₹3.75 Crore (~$425,000)
- Incident 12401 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)
Investors
Affecté par des incidents
- Incident 12351 Report
Chinese-Backed Operation Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Indian Stock Experts in Investment Fraud Campaign
- Incident 12401 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)