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| New Delhi Police Tracks Down Deepfake Suspects in Rashmika Mandanna Case |
In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police announced that it has identified and tracked down four suspects involved in the creation and dissemination of deepfake profiles featuring popular actor Rashmika Mandanna. However, investigators revealed that the apprehended individuals are uploaders rather than the masterminds behind the controversial deepfake content.
Delhi Police say it has tracked down four suspects, who turned out to be uploaders, not the creators, involved in the case of deep fake profiles of actor Rashmika Mandana. Police are looking are the key conspirator in the case.
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2023
The Delhi Police is currently intensifying efforts to locate and apprehend the key conspirator responsible for orchestrating the creation and distribution of the deepfake video that circulated on various social media platforms in November.
The case unfolded on November 10 when the Delhi Police's Special Cell, specifically the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit, registered a First Information Report (FIR). The FIR cited violations under sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for the purpose of harming reputation) of the Indian Penal Code, along with sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act.
The controversy erupted when a deepfake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna surfaced on social media. The manipulated video depicted a woman entering an elevator, with Rashmika's face seamlessly superimposed onto the footage. The misleading nature of the video sparked outrage and concerns over the growing prevalence of deepfake technology and its potential misuse.
The Delhi Police, through its diligent investigative efforts, successfully traced the uploaders involved in disseminating the manipulated content. However, the focus has now shifted to identifying and apprehending the main conspirator behind the creation of the deepfake, as authorities work to ensure accountability for the unlawful use of technology to tarnish the reputation of the popular actress.
As this is a developing story, further details on the ongoing investigation are awaited. The public eagerly awaits updates from the Delhi Police regarding the identification and apprehension of the key conspirator in this disturbing case of deepfake manipulation.
