Case filed over actor Rashmika Mandanna's Deepfake Video

In the deepfake case, the Delhi Police has now lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at the Special Cell police station in connection with this deepfake AI-generated video of actor Rashmika Mandanna, said the police.

Delhi Police files FIR over deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna

The Delhi Police have filed the FIR under relevant sections, and a probe has been carried out into this matter.

"In regard to the deep fake AI-generated video of Rashmika Mandanna, 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 said.

In regard to the deepfake AI-generated video of Rashmika Mandana, an FIR u/s 465 & 469 of the IPC, 1860 and section 66C & 66E of the IT Act, 2000 has been registered at PS Special Cell, Delhi Police and an investigation has been taken up: Delhi Police

— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2023

DWC's stance on this case

On Friday, the Delhi Commission for Women also south action after several media reports of a deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna circulated widely on social media platforms, an official statement said.

"The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance on media reports of a deepfake video of an Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna 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 statement said.

No arrest made to date

Further, the Commission noted that, so far, no arrests have been made in the case and sought a copy of the FIR with details of the accused in the matter by November 17.

"The Commission has learnt that to 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," DCW said in its statement.

"Considering the gravity of the matter, please provide the sought information to the Commission by November 17," it added.