Ahmedabad Gang Arrested for Using AI Deepfakes to Bypass Aadhaar Biometric Security
1 hour agoCrime
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2 SourcesGujarat, India
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Ahmedabad Gang Arrested for Using AI Deepfakes to Bypass Aadhaar Biometric Security

Ahmedabad Police arrested four men accused of using AI-generated deepfake videos to bypass Aadhaar biometric checks and fraudulently change registered mobile numbers without OTP verification. The gang exploited platforms like Google's Gemini AI and Meta AI to deceive liveness detection, enabling unauthorized access to DigiLocker and bank accounts at institutions including Jio Payments Bank. They obtained loans and opened accounts using hijacked identities, with one accused reportedly misusing access at a Common Service Centre. Investigations continue for further accomplices.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
30%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present a law enforcement perspective focusing on the technical aspects of the crime and police response. They include details about the accused and investigative findings without political commentary or partisan framing. The coverage is factual and centered on cybercrime and security issues, representing official sources and victim experiences without ideological bias.

Sentiment — Negative (30/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral to cautionary, emphasizing the sophistication of the fraud and the police's efforts to address it. While the narrative highlights the criminal activity and its impact on victims, it avoids sensationalism, focusing instead on factual reporting and public awareness regarding Aadhaar security vulnerabilities.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatodayNo OTP, no problem: Ahmedabad gang uses AI deepfakes to bypass Aadhaar checksCenterNegative
ndtvGemini To Meta: How A Deepfake Gang Used AI To Hijack Identities In GujaratCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 29 Apr, 09:19 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv29 Apr, 09:19 am
    Gemini To Meta: How A Deepfake Gang Used AI To Hijack Identities In Gujarat
  2. 2
    indiatoday29 Apr, 06:18 pm
    No OTP, no problem: Ahmedabad gang uses AI deepfakes to bypass Aadhaar checks

Lens Score breakdown

52/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Moderately important story that could benefit from broader coverage.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • financial irregularity

    This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

  • abuse of power

    This story involves alleged misuse of official authority or institutional position to achieve personal or political ends.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Ahmedabad PoliceUIDAI
Corporate
EarlySalaryTrue CreditsJio Payments BankKotak MahindraIDFCRKBansal
Enforcement
Ahmedabad PoliceAhmedabad Police Cyber Crime Branch

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Gujarat, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
29 Apr 2026
Key entities
DeepfakeArtificial intelligenceAadhaarBiometricsAhmedabadJio Payments BankCybercrimeMohammad KaifMeta PlatformsAircraft hijackingOrganized crimeGujarat