Archive · 2 Jul 2025
BJP MLC: Deepfake Used in Rs 3.2 Crore Fund Transfer Scam
Imagine someone pretending to be you to steal money.
That's what happened to a politician named Prasad Lad.
Someone made fake documents, including a fake voice using AI, to move over three crore rupees from one place to another.
When the real Prasad was asked about it, he found out the money had been taken.
He wants the police to catch the people who did it and wants a safer way to transfer money in the future.
BJP MLC Prasad Lad alleges his signature, letterhead, and voice were forged using AI.
Rs 3.20 crore was transferred from Ratnagiri district to Beed using the forged documents.
The fraud was discovered when the Ratnagiri collectorate inquired about the transfer.
Lad demanded the arrest of the culprits and a new system for fund disbursal.
The Council Chairman revealed similar incidents involving other MLCs.
- Who
- BJP MLC Prasad Lad, unidentified persons.
- What
- Fraudulent transfer of funds using forged documents and AI-generated voice.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Maharashtra Legislative Council, funds transferred between Ratnagiri and Beed districts.
- Why
- To illegally transfer Rs 3.20 crore of funds.
BJP MLC's View
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Victim of Fraud
BJP MLC's View
MLC Lad is the victim of fraud and demands immediate action.
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- Victim
- Prasad Lad, BJP MLC
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 3.20 crore
- Method
- Forgery and AI-generated voice
- Location of Funds Transfer
- Ratnagiri to Beed
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Unidentified persons
- Council Chairman
- Ram Shinde
Sources
Maharashtra BJP leader Prasad Lad claims Rs 3.20 crore from his MLC fund transferred using fake letterhead
Maha: State council members express displeasure over their 'neglect'
BJP MLC claims fund transferred using his forged signature and AI voice
