Deepfake of Surat MP used to promote fake coins; two arrested over Rs 9.8 crore fraud
On 16 September it was reported that a deepfake of a Surat MP was used to promote fake coins, and two people were arrested in a Rs 9.8 crore fraud.
Who is affected and how
- retail customer
- An investment video endorsed by a public figure should be taken seriously only after verifying it through an official channel.
Sources
- Deepfake of Surat MP used to promote fake coins, 2 arrested in Rs 9.8 crore fraudindia today · Sep 16, 2026
- Surat MP deepfake scam: Two arrested for using Govindbhai Dholakia video in Rs 9.84 crore fraud - India Todayindiatoday.in · Sep 16, 2026
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