Mumbai Cyber Police files FIR over Deepfake Video featuring cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar
The Mumbai Cyber Police has taken action by registering a First Information Report (FIR) regarding a deepfake video featuring cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar raised concerns about a manipulated video circulating on social media, where his voice was altered to promote an online game. In the doctored video, Tendulkar is portrayed endorsing an online game and citing an example of his daughter, Sara, purportedly earning Rs 1.8 lakh per day through predictions in the game. Tendulkar, a victim of identity fraud via deepfake technology, promptly addressed the situation on his social media platforms, disavowing any association with the video and highlighting its manipulated nature.
These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers.
Social Media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the… pic.twitter.com/4MwXthxSOM
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 15, 2024
Expressing distress at the widespread misuse of technology, Tendulkar urged for a halt to the dissemination of misinformation and deepfakes. He appealed to the public to exercise vigilance and caution in the face of such deceptive practices. The Mumbai Cyber Police has taken cognizance of the matter, initiating legal proceedings to address the deepfake video issue involving the cricket legend.