Delhi Police Arrests Suspected Deepfake Creator of Rashmika Mandanna Video – Latest Updates on High-Profile Case

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On Saturday, the Delhi Police apprehended an individual in Andhra Pradesh linked to the widespread dissemination of a deepfake video featuring actor Rashmika Mandanna on social media. The arrested individual, believed to be the video's creator, has been transported to Delhi and is currently undergoing interrogation, as per an official statement. The police have refrained from disclosing additional details at this time.

Approximately two months ago, a video portraying Rashmika Mandanna entering an elevator gained significant traction on social media. Upon closer examination, it was revealed to be a deepfake featuring Zara Patel, a social media influencer known for sharing mature content with her audience. On November 10, the Delhi Police's Special Cell's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit registered an FIR under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for the purpose of harming reputation), along with sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act.

Following the FIR registration, the IFSO Unit reached out to Meta, seeking the URL and other pertinent details to identify the individual responsible for creating and disseminating the video on social media. Officials have indicated that this collaborative effort aims to further investigate the matter.