Newindianexpress Bail Granted to Man Arrested for Deep Fake Scam Involving CM Joseph Vijay
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- •J. Shyabu Khan was arrested for using deep fake videos to scam individuals.
- •The Madras High Court granted bail after more than 40 days of incarceration.
- •The case raises awareness about the risks associated with deep fake technology.
J. Shyabu Khan, a 28-year-old from Rajasthan, was arrested on September 12, 2026, by Tamil Nadu police for creating deep fake videos of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to defraud people. He allegedly used these AI-generated videos to solicit money under false pretenses through social media accounts named 'All India Help Vijay Thalapathy' and 'All India Help.' After being denied bail by the Principal Sessions Court, he appealed to the Madras High Court, which granted him bail on October 23, 2026, with conditions including daily police reporting. The case highlights the growing concern over the misuse of deep fake technology in scams. The police are still investigating the matter, and Khan claims his friend was responsible for creating the videos.
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