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A purported AI-manipulated video reportedly depicted Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform that claimed a ₹22,000 deposit could generate returns of up to ₹25 lakh per month. Genuine webinar footage was reportedly altered with synthetic audio and added text, and the advertisement circulated under the name "Trust India." Available evidence did not identify the perpetrators or establish whether viewers invested money or suffered financial l…

Timeline

1. 24 June 2026Purported AI-Manipulated Video of Nirmala Sitharaman Reportedly Promoted High-Return Investment Scam
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   • #FactCheck: Viral AI Video Showing Finance Minister of India endorsing an investment platform offering high returns.https://cyberpeace.org/resources/blogs/factcheck-viral-ai-video-showing-finance-minister-of-india-endorsing-an-investment-platform-offering-high-returns
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1553https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1553/

   #FactCheck: Viral AI Video Showing Finance Minister of India endorsing an investment platform offering high returns.AI Incident Database - Incident 1553
2. 2 May 2026Suspected AI-Generated Deepfake Video Reportedly Targeted Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Instagram
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   • FIR lodged over AI deepfake of ex-CM Baghel amid Cong protestshttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/fir-lodged-over-ai-deepfake-of-ex-cm-baghel-amid-cong-protests/articleshow/130589834.cms
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1475https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1475/

   FIR lodged over AI deepfake of ex-CM Baghel amid Cong protestsAI Incident Database - Incident 1475
3. 18 Apr 2026Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Portrayed Nirmala Sitharaman Endorsing Investment Scheme
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   • Is Nirmala Sitharaman Promoting a INR 22,000 Investment for INR 5.5 Lakh Returns? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth Behind V…https://www.latestly.com/social-viral/fact-check/is-nirmala-sitharaman-promoting-a-inr-22000-investment-for-inr-5-5-lakh-returns-pib-fact-check-reveals-truth-behind-viral-video-7395645.html
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1454https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1454/

   Is Nirmala Sitharaman Promoting a INR 22,000 Investment for INR 5.5 Lakh Returns? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth Behind V…AI Incident Database - Incident 1454
4. 11 Jan 2026Purported Deepfake Impersonating Sudha Murty Reportedly Promoted Quantum AI India Investment Scam via Spoofed News Link
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   • Sudha Murty's Deepfake Video Used For Investment Scam, She Reactshttps://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sudha-murtys-deepfake-video-used-for-investment-scam-she-reacts-9845698
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1388https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1388/

   Sudha Murty's Deepfake Video Used For Investment Scam, She ReactsAI Incident Database - Incident 1388
5. 2 Jan 2026BJP Used Deepfake Videos of Manoj Tiwari to Target Haryanvi Voters in 2020 Delhi Election
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   • We've Just Seen the First Use of Deepfakes in an Indian Election Campaignhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/the-first-use-of-deepfakes-in-indian-election-by-bjp/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1336https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1336/

   We've Just Seen the First Use of Deepfakes in an Indian Election CampaignAI Incident Database - Incident 1336
6. 30 Dec 2025Madhya Pradesh Congress Alleges AI-Generated Images Were Submitted in National Water Award Process
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   • ‘Smart corruption’: Congress claims AI images used to bag national water award; MP administration rejects chargehttps://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/smart-corruption-congress-claims-ai-images-used-to-bag-national-water-award-mp-administration-rejects-charge-101767064536322.html
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1323https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1323/

   ‘Smart corruption’: Congress claims AI images used to bag national water award; MP administration rejects chargeAI Incident Database - Incident 1323
7. 28 Dec 2025Shilpa Shetty Alleges AI-Enabled Impersonation and Misuse of Likeness in Mumbai High Court Filing
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   • Shilpa Shetty moves Bombay High Court against AI deepfakes and misuse of her identityhttps://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/shilpa-shetty-moves-bombay-high-court-against-ai-deepfakes-and-misuse-of-her-identity/article70330207.ece
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1321https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1321/

   Shilpa Shetty moves Bombay High Court against AI deepfakes and misuse of her identityAI Incident Database - Incident 1321
8. 28 Dec 2025Senior Kerala Congress Leader N. Subrahmanian Reportedly Booked for Sharing Purportedly AI-Generated Defamatory Image of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
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   • Kerala Congress leader booked for defamatory post against CM Pinarayi Vijayanhttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-congress-leader-booked-for-defamatory-post-against-cm-pinarayi-vijayan/article70438774.ece
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1322https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1322/

   Kerala Congress leader booked for defamatory post against CM Pinarayi VijayanAI Incident Database - Incident 1322
9. 23 Nov 2025Alleged Harmful Health Outcomes Following Reported Use of Purported ChatGPT-Generated Medical Advice in Hyderabad
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   • ChatGPT Isn't Your Doctor: Hyderabad Doctors Warn After Patients Harmed by AI Advicehttps://completeaitraining.com/news/chatgpt-isnt-your-doctor-hyderabad-doctors-warn-after/
   • Doctors warn against relying on AI tools for medical advicehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/doctors-warn-against-relying-on-ai-tools-for-medical-advice/articleshow/125207245.cms
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1281https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1281/

   ChatGPT Isn't Your Doctor: Hyderabad Doctors Warn After Patients Harmed by AI AdviceDoctors warn against relying on AI tools for medical adviceAI Incident Database - Incident 1281
10. 8 Nov 2025YouTube Channel Reportedly Posts Purported Deepfake Video of Rajat Sharma Announcing India-Bangladesh Conflict
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    • AI-generated video falsely shows Rajat Sharma reporting a potential India-Bangladesh warhttps://factly.in/ai-generated-video-falsely-shows-rajat-sharma-reporting-a-potential-india-bangladesh-war/
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1262https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1262/

    AI-generated video falsely shows Rajat Sharma reporting a potential India-Bangladesh warAI Incident Database - Incident 1262
11. 19 Oct 2025Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)
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    • AI scam uses Narayana Murthy deepfake, dupes 79-year-old Bengaluru woman of Rs 35L; fake UK firm ran ‘trading platform’…https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/cybercrooks-dupe-79-year-old-bengaluru-woman-of-rs-35-lakh-in-ai-trading-scam/articleshow/122097772.cms
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1240https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1240/

    AI scam uses Narayana Murthy deepfake, dupes 79-year-old Bengaluru woman of Rs 35L; fake UK firm ran ‘trading platform’…AI Incident Database - Incident 1240
12. 18 Oct 2025Chinese-Backed Operation Reportedly Used AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Indian Stock Experts in Investment Fraud Campaign
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    • Mumbai Cyber Police Bust Chinese-Backed Deepfake Share Trading Scamhttps://www.lokmattimes.com/mumbai/mumbai-cyber-police-bust-chinese-backed-deepfake-share-trading-scam-a522/
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1235https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1235/

    Mumbai Cyber Police Bust Chinese-Backed Deepfake Share Trading ScamAI Incident Database - Incident 1235

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