Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Cyber Arrests Over Payal Gaming Deepfake
Maharashtra Cyber has arrested several people and made them apologize for sharing a fake video that looked like a popular YouTuber named Payal Gaming.
The video was not real but was made using AI.
One person, Abhishek Jadaun, said sorry on video for sharing the fake content without checking.
Payal Gaming had earlier said the video was not of her and that she would take legal action.
The cyber unit is still working to catch more people involved.
Maharashtra Cyber has detained individuals for circulating a deepfake video of YouTuber Payal Gaming.
Those involved were made to issue public apologies, including Abhishek Jadaun.
The agency identified one of the first uploaders and plans to apprehend them soon.
Payal Gaming had previously clarified that the video was not of her and threatened legal action.
The video was claimed to be AI-generated, with netizens supporting Payal's stance.
- Who
- Maharashtra Cyber, Payal Gaming, Abhishek Jadaun
- What
- Arrests and apologies over deepfake video
- When
- Recently, with the video going viral last month
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To prevent misuse of technology and protect identity
- YouTuber Involved
- Payal Gaming
- Action Taken
- Arrests, Notices, Public Apologies
- Platforms Involved
- Instagram, Social Media
- Video Nature
- Deepfake, AI-Generated
- Apology Issued By
- Abhishek Jadaun
- Agency Involved
- Maharashtra Cyber
- Video Claims
- Misidentified Payal Gaming