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Maharashtra Cyber Police Confirms Payal Gaming Deepfake Video
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Maharashtra Cyber Police confirmed on December 19, 2025 that a viral video falsely linked to YouTuber Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming) is an AI-generated deepfake after forensic analysis, and has opened a criminal probe. The department warned that sharing obscene or misleading content can incur penalties under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, including up to three years’ imprisonment and a ₹5 lakh fine.
Key Points
- 1Identifies video as AI-generated deepfake after forensic analysis dated December 19, 2025.
- 2Highlights misuse of synthetic media to falsely attribute intimate content to public figures, undermining trust.
- 3Urges platforms, investigators, and creators to trace origins and pursue legal action under IT Act.
Scoring Rationale
Official police forensic confirmation raises awareness and legal clarity, but case-specific nature limits broader technical novelty.
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