Tamil Nadu Police Arrest Rajasthan Man for Circulating Deepfake Videos of CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu's Crime Branch CID arrested Shayabhu Khan, a 28-year-old from Rajasthan, for creating and circulating AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. These videos, featuring fabricated Hindi audio, promised financial aid and directed viewers to contact a WhatsApp number. The scam targeted people across Madhya Pradesh and other states. The investigation involved digital forensics, cooperation with Rajasthan police, and seizure of electronic devices. Authorities are probing potential foreign links and whether the accused acted alone or within a network.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 14 Sept, 03:45 pm. Other outlets followed.