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.
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.
