Man in Bengaluru, India, loses over 10,000 rupees in "CM Vijay" deepfake video scam
‘CM Vijay’ WhatsApp call promises Rs 11 lakh aid, Bengaluru man loses Rs 1 lakh
AI summary
A 29-year-old security guard in Bengaluru, India, received a WhatsApp deepfake video call impersonating Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, and was lured with the promise of 1.1 million rupees in aid, then transferred over 10,400 rupees under the pretext of exchange fees, unlock PINs, CBI fines, and similar charges. The case has been registered under the Information Technology Act and is the first such case locally.