Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Woman Loses ₹3.75 Crore in Sadhguru Deepfake Scam
A woman in Bengaluru was tricked into investing in a fake scheme.
Scammers used a deepfake video of Sadhguru to make it look like he was recommending the investment.
The woman followed instructions, transferred money, and was shown fake profits.
When she tried to withdraw her money, she was asked to pay extra fees, realizing it was a scam and losing a large sum.
A Bengaluru woman lost ₹3.75 crore in an investment scam.
Scammers used a deepfake video of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev to promote the scheme.
The woman saw the video and was contacted by someone claiming to represent Mirrox.
She was instructed to download an app and transferred money for trading options.
The woman realized she had been scammed when asked to pay extra fees to withdraw supposed profits.
- Who
- A 57-year-old retired woman.
- What
- Lost ₹3.75 crore to a scam involving a deepfake video of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
- When
- Between February 25 and April 23.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- Scammers used a deepfake of Sadhguru to promote a fake investment scheme.
- Victim
- 57-year-old retired woman
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Loss
- ₹3.75 crore
- Scam Method
- Deepfake video of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
- Scam Period
- February 25 - April 23
- Alleged Company
- Mirrox
- Complaint Filed
- East CEN police station
