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The Times of India

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Patna hotel owner extorted of Rs 97 lakh using AI deepfake videos; 3 booked

A Patna hotel owner was blackmailed using deepfake videos and paid Rs 97 lakh. Police registered an FIR against three individuals, including a woman, for this crime. The extortion money was paid in four installments across several districts. Police recovered the final installment of Rs 20 lakh during a raid. Efforts are underway to apprehend the accused individuals involved in this racket.

19 Jul 2026 3:17 pm