New Delhi: In reference to a deepfake video case of actor Rashmika Mandanna, the Delhi Police has registered an FIR towards unidentified folks on Friday. The deepfake video was extensively circulated on social media.
The FIR was registered below sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for function of harming popularity) of the Indian Penal Code and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act on the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations Unit of the Delhi Police’s Special Cell. According to the Police, groups have been shaped and investigations have begun.Â
Earlier within the day, the Delhi Commission for Women despatched a discover to town police in reference to the video, looking for motion towards the accused.Â
“In regard to the deep fake AI-generated video of Rashmika Mandana, an FIR u/s 465 and 469 of the IPC, 1860 and section 66C and 66E of the IT Act, 2000 has been registered at PS Special Cell, Delhi Police and an investigation has been taken up,” the Delhi Police stated.
“The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance on media reports of a deepfake video of an Indian actress Rashmika Mandana circulating widely on several social media platforms. Reportedly, the actress has also raised her concerns in the matter and has stated that someone has illegally morphed her picture in the video,” the assertion stated.
The Commission additionally famous that, until date, no arrests have been made within the case and sought a replica of the FIR with particulars of the accused within the matter by November 17.
“The Commission has learnt that till date no arrests have been made in the case. This is a very serious matter. In view of the above, please provide a copy of the FIR registered in the matter, details of the accused arrested in the matter and detailed action taken report in the matter,” the assertion of DCW stated.
“Considering the gravity of the matter, please provide the sought information to the Commission by November 17,” it added.
