A school teacher from West Bengal was arrested by Kerala Police for his alleged involvement in a deepfake scam that targeted various individuals across the state. The scam utilized AI-generated deepfake videos to deceive people into sending money, with the fraudsters using manipulated footage to impersonate trusted individuals, including family members and colleagues. The deepfake technology made the scam appear more realistic, thereby increasing the chances of the victim falling for the trap.
The accused was tracked down after an extensive investigation by Kerala’s Cybercrime Unit. Authorities found that the teacher had been operating the scam from his location in West Bengal, using sophisticated techniques to produce convincing fake videos. This incident underscores the dangers of emerging AI technologies and the increasing need for awareness and regulation to prevent such crimes.