Charges Filed in Tamil Nadu Deepfake Video Case Involving Chief Minister

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Charges Filed in Tamil Nadu Deepfake Video Case Involving Chief Minister

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 15:51 UTC

•Siyapu Khan arrested for creating deepfake videos impersonating Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
•Deepfake videos solicited financial aid, impacting public trust.
•Charges filed under impersonation and IT Act within 60 days of arrest.

The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID has filed a chargesheet against Siyapu Khan, a 28-year-old from Rajasthan, for creating AI-generated deepfake videos of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The videos, which solicited financial aid from the public, were disseminated through social media and purportedly linked to Pakistan-based accounts. The chargesheet was filed electronically within 60 days of Khan's arrest on September 12, following a technical investigation that began after the videos surfaced on September 1. The accused faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, including impersonation and cheating. Investigators seized digital evidence, including mobile phones and SIM cards associated with the deepfake videos. The case highlights the growing concerns over the misuse of deepfake technology in cybercrime.

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2026-09-01

Deepfake videos surface

Videos of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay soliciting funds appeared online, prompting an investigation.

2026-09-12

Siyapu Khan arrested

The accused was apprehended in Rajasthan during a joint operation with local police.

2026-11-12

Chargesheet filed

The Tamil Nadu CB-CID filed a chargesheet against Khan for creating and distributing deepfake videos.

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What charges does Siyapu Khan face?

Khan faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act for impersonation, forgery, and cheating.

How was Khan apprehended?

He was arrested in Rajasthan during a joint operation with the local police after a technical investigation.

What is the status of the case?

The chargesheet has been filed, and the case is currently in the legal process.

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