Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday revealed that several deepfake videos of her have been circulating online, manipulated to mislead citizens and distort facts. Speaking at the 6th Global FinTech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, she said the rise of such content highlights the urgency of strengthening digital trust and security frameworks. Advertisement

“The new generation of fraud is no longer about breaching firewalls; it is about hacking trust,” the minister said. “Criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities, and create lifelike videos that can manipulate people.”

To address rising cases of impersonation and fraudulent representation targeting investors, Sitharaman welcomed initiatives launched by market regulators and payment authorities. She noted that the Securities a

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