Archive · 12 Jan 2026
BSE Warns Investors About Fake Deepfake Video
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has warned investors about a fake video that uses deepfake technology to show their CEO giving stock tips.
The video is not real and promises high profits, asking people to join a WhatsApp channel.
BSE says their CEO and no other officials give stock recommendations or run such groups.
They are asking people to ignore these videos and only trust information from official BSE channels.
BSE is also taking steps to remove the fake video and take legal action against those responsible.
This is not the first time BSE has warned about such fake videos, as they previously cautioned investors against deepfake videos of their CEOs giving stock recommendations in April.
BSE issued a warning about a fake deepfake video featuring their CEO, Sundararaman Ramamurthy.
The video falsely claims to provide stock recommendations and investment advice for 2026.
The video promises unusually high profits and encourages viewers to join a WhatsApp channel.
BSE clarified that neither the CEO nor any official gives stock recommendations or runs such groups.
BSE advised investors to ignore the video and rely only on official communication channels.
- Who
- Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and its CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy
- What
- A fake deepfake video circulating on social media and messaging platforms
- When
- The warning was issued on January 12, 2026
- Where
- India, specifically targeting investors
- Why
- To mislead investors with false stock recommendations and investment advice
Fraudsters
BSE
Video Authenticity
Fraudsters
The video is real and provides genuine stock recommendations.
BSE
The video is fake, unauthorised, and fabricated using deepfake technology.
Investment Advice
Fraudsters
The video offers legitimate investment advice for high profits.
BSE
The video contains misleading and false claims about stock tips and investment advice.
Official Communication
Fraudsters
The video is an official communication from BSE's CEO.
BSE
Neither the CEO nor any BSE official provides stock tips or operates such groups.
- Organization
- Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
- Individual Impersonated
- Sundararaman Ramamurthy (BSE CEO)
- Content Type
- Deepfake video
- Platforms Involved
- Social media and messaging platforms
- False Claims
- Stock recommendations, investment advice, and promises of high profits
- BSE's Response
- Issued warning, advised to ignore, taking legal action
- Date of Warning
- January 12, 2026
Sources
BSE warns investors about fake deepfake video misusing CEO’s identity
BSE Alerts Investors: Fake Deepfake Video Misusing CEO’s Identity Pushes Bogus Stock Tips & WhatsApp Scam
BSE cautions investors against deepfake video of its CEO recommending stocks
