Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's old deepfake warning resurfaces as fake videos go viral again
New Delhi: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's previous warning about deepfake pictures and videos of him has become relevant once again as the same manipulated videos are being shared widely on social media. Originally flagged in December 2023, these false videos and claims have resurfaced, causing renewed concern.
In December, Murthy took to X (formerly Twitter) to alert the public about the spread of fake news items on various internet platforms. These fraudulent pages falsely claimed that he had invested in automated trading applications such as BTC AI Evex, British Bitcoin Profit, Bit Lyte Sync, Immediate Momentum, and Capitalix Ventures. Murthy strongly denied any involvement with these applications and warned people not to be deceived by such information.
"In recent months, there have been several fake news items propagated via social media apps and on various webpages available on the internet claiming that I have endorsed or invested in automated trading applications. The news items appear on fraudulent websites that masquerade as popular newspaper websites, and some of them even publish fake interviews using deepfake pictures and videos," Murthy stated in December.
He emphasized, "I categorically deny any endorsement, relation, or association with these applications or websites. I caution the public not to fall prey to the content of these malicious sites and to the products or services they are trying to sell to you. Please report any such instances to the concerned regulatory authorities."
Despite his clear warnings, these deepfake videos and false claims have once again surfaced and are being widely shared online. This recurrence highlights the persistent nature of such malicious activities and the ongoing need for public vigilance.
Murthy's advice from December remains critical: avoid being deceived by these manipulations and report any suspicious content to the relevant authorities. As deepfake technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, distinguishing genuine content from fraudulent material is essential.
Internet users are urged to verify the authenticity of information and remain cautious about the sources they trust.
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Delhi: Couple held for stealing cash, valuables from elderly people travelling in e-rickshaws
New Delhi (PTI): A couple has been arrested for allegedly stealing cash or valuables from elderly passengers travelling in e-rickshaws in west Delhi's Moti Nagar area, police said on Sunday.
The accused has been identified as Suresh (25) and his wife, the police said, adding that they were apprehended after an investigation into the theft of Rs 1 lakh from a 60-year-old passenger earlier this week.
According to the police, the complainant, a resident of Kirti Nagar, had hired an e-rickshaw from a showroom on Shivaji Marg on May 13.
The man was carrying a small bag containing Rs 1 lakh cash. After reaching his destination, he found that the bag had been torn and the cash was missing, they said.
An e-FIR was registered at Moti Nagar police station on May 14 and an investigation was launched. A team analysed CCTV footage from the route taken by the complainant and identified the e-rickshaw allegedly used in the crime.
"Using technical surveillance and local inputs, the accused couple was traced and apprehended," a senior police officer said.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly disclosed that they used to target elderly passengers travelling in e-rickshaws and steal cash and valuables from their bags during transit without raising suspicion.
Police recovered Rs 90,000 of the stolen amount from the possession of the accused along with the e-rickshaw used in the commission of the offence.
"The accused had no previous criminal involvement on record. Further investigation is underway to ascertain whether the couple was involved in other similar theft cases targeting passengers and senior citizens in different parts of the city," the police officer added.
