Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Probes AI Deepfakes Impersonating Chief Minister Vijay
Scammers made computer-generated videos that looked like Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The videos used Hindi audio and falsely promised financial help.
They told people to contact a WhatsApp number or join WhatsApp groups.
Police believe the videos were made to trick people.
The CB-CID registered a case on September 1 after finding the videos during cyber patrolling.
Investigators are asking Meta for information about the accounts that posted them.
They are also trying to remove the fake videos from social media.
Police told people to ignore the videos and verify information through official sources.
Tamil Nadu’s CB-CID registered a case on September 1 over AI-generated videos impersonating Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The Hindi-language videos falsely offered financial assistance and directed viewers to a WhatsApp number or groups.
Police said several similar videos circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms to cheat the public.
Some clips were shared through Facebook accounts purportedly based in Pakistan, but investigators are still identifying those responsible.
Authorities asked Meta for fake-account details and upload logs, initiated takedown efforts, and warned people not to respond.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu’s Crime Branch-CID Cyber Crime Cell is investigating videos impersonating Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- What
- Authorities registered a case over AI-generated deepfake videos falsely offering financial assistance and directing people to WhatsApp contacts or groups.
- When
- The case was registered on September 1, after a special report was submitted; the articles do not consistently identify the year.
- Where
- The videos circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms; some were shared through accounts purportedly based in Pakistan.
- Why
- Police said the videos were fabricated and circulated to cheat or defraud members of the public.
- Investigating agency
- Cyber Crime Cell, Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID
- Impersonated official
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay
- Case registration
- September 1
- Video format
- AI-generated deepfake with Hindi audio
- False promise
- Financial assistance
- Contact methods
- A specific WhatsApp number and WhatsApp groups
- Platform response
- Meta was asked for fake-account information and logs, while removal requests were initiated
Sources
AI Deepfake Video Impersonating Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Promoting Fake Aid Scheme Triggers Cyber Crime Probe
Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID registers case over AI deepfake videos portraying CM Vijay
Case registered over deepfake video impersonating CM Joseph Vijay
CBCID Books Case Over AI Deepfake Video Impersonating Vijay