Influencer Muskan Karia Targets Deepfake Threat with Police Action

• •Muskan Karia was targeted by a convincing AI-generated deepfake video.
• •The incident led to police involvement and the arrest of the individuals behind the deepfake.
• •Karia emphasized the emotional toll and challenges victims face in proving the authenticity of their identities.

Muskan Karia, a 22-year-old influencer, faced a distressing situation when an AI-generated deepfake video falsely depicted her in a compromising scenario. The incident began in late May 2026 when she received an Instagram message containing the manipulated video. The deepfake was so convincing that it misled friends and family, prompting Karia to seek legal action. After two months of silence, she approached a lawyer and submitted both the original and manipulated videos to the Cyber Cell. An FIR was registered, leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for creating the deepfake. Karia received a certificate from the police confirming the video was a deepfake, highlighting the potential dangers of AI misuse. This incident raises awareness about the challenges faced by victims of manipulated content, especially those lacking legal support.