Model Faces AI Deepfake Blackmail with ₹15 Lakh Extortion Demand

• •A model was blackmailed with an AI-generated deepfake video demanding ₹15 lakh.
• •The accused threatened to circulate the video unless demands were met.
• •Police have launched a cyber investigation to identify the suspect.

A model from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, reported being blackmailed with an AI-generated deepfake video. The accused demanded ₹15 lakh and further requested introductions to her sister or friends. The model was contacted via social media on June 23 by a man claiming to work in advertising. After sharing her professional profile, she received the deepfake video on July 3, followed by threats of wider circulation. During a video call, the accused allegedly coerced her into undressing while recording the interaction. The police have initiated a cyber investigation against the unidentified perpetrator. The case highlights the growing threat of AI-driven cybercrime targeting individuals.