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Crime
Haryana man arrested for deepfake CCTV image harassing journalist
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 04:38 PM
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A 24-year-old man from Haryana has been arrested for creating a deepfake CCTV image depicting a police officer harassing a journalist during the CJP project.
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man from Haryana in connection with the creation of a manipulated digital image. The suspect is accused of using deepfake technology to generate a fake CCTV footage still.
The fabricated image allegedly depicted a police officer harassing a journalist. This incident occurred in the context of the CJP project, a scheme aimed at enhancing crime scene management and evidence preservation.
Authorities acted swiftly upon identifying the source of the misleading visual content. The arrest marks a significant step in combating the misuse of artificial intelligence for creating false narratives involving law enforcement and media personnel.
The case highlights the growing challenges posed by synthetic media in India, where deepfake content can easily spread misinformation and damage the reputation of public officials and journalists.
The fabricated image allegedly depicted a police officer harassing a journalist. This incident occurred in the context of the CJP project, a scheme aimed at enhancing crime scene management and evidence preservation.
Authorities acted swiftly upon identifying the source of the misleading visual content. The arrest marks a significant step in combating the misuse of artificial intelligence for creating false narratives involving law enforcement and media personnel.
The case highlights the growing challenges posed by synthetic media in India, where deepfake content can easily spread misinformation and damage the reputation of public officials and journalists.