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Delhi Police arrests creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video

  • Delhi Police successfully apprehends the main suspect behind the Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video, marking a breakthrough in the investigation
  • Deepfake video trend expanded to other celebrities, including Sachin Tendulkar, whose video was manipulated by a gaming app for a false promotional campaign, prompting an FIR by the Mumbai Cyber Police
  • Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights the government's commitment to introducing stricter rules under the Information Technology Act to ensure platform compliance and address the growing concerns surrounding deepfakes and misinformation

20 Jan 2024

Delhi Police arrests creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video

The Delhi Police announced on Saturday the apprehension of the individual responsible for creating a deepfake video featuring popular actor Rashmika Mandanna. The deepfake, which surfaced online on November 6, 2023, quickly gained viral attention. In this manipulated video, Rashmika Mandanna's face was digitally superimposed onto a video originally featuring British influencer Zara Patel.

The arrest is part of the ongoing investigation that began in November, with similar incidents involving deepfake videos targeting celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Kajol, and Sachin Tendulkar. The Delhi Police had previously interrogated several social media users who shared the deepfake video, aiming to identify the originator of the fabricated content.

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