Rajasthan Man Arrested for CM Vijay Deepfake Financial Scam

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Rajasthan Man Arrested for CM Vijay Deepfake Financial Scam

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ThreatCluster •September 14, 2026 at 19:54 UTC

•Shayabhu Khan arrested for deepfake scam impersonating Tamil Nadu CM.
•Deepfake videos solicited financial aid via WhatsApp, targeting victims in multiple states.
•Investigation ongoing to determine if Khan is part of a larger fraud network.

A 28-year-old man from Rajasthan, Shayabhu Khan, was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated deepfake videos of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The videos, which featured a fabricated Hindi voice, solicited financial assistance through a WhatsApp number, targeting individuals in Madhya Pradesh and other states. The Tamil Nadu CBCID initiated the investigation after detecting the videos on social media during routine monitoring. Khan was apprehended on September 12, 2026, with the assistance of local police, and is currently in judicial custody. Authorities are investigating whether Khan acted alone or as part of a larger network, with indications that similar scams may be linked to accounts operated from Pakistan. The CBCID has urged the public to verify online financial offers and avoid sharing personal information.

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2026-09-01

CBCID registers case against deepfake videos

The Tamil Nadu CBCID registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act after detecting deepfake videos during routine monitoring.

2026-09-12

Shayabhu Khan arrested

The main suspect was arrested in Alwar, Rajasthan, with help from local police, following an investigation into the deepfake videos.

2026-09-14

Public warning issued by Tamil Nadu Police

Authorities advised the public to verify financial assistance offers and avoid sharing personal information after the arrest.

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