Mumbai doctor loses ₹7 lakh in share market scam after being misled by Mukesh Ambani deepfake video

  • A doctor in Mumbai has reported a loss of 7 lakh in a share market scam allegedly influenced by a deepfake video featuring industrialist Mukesh Ambani.

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Published22 Jun 2024, 08:28 AM IST
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Mumbai doctor loses ₹7 lakh in share market scam. (Representative Image)

A doctor in Mumbai fell victim to a ‘share market scam’ involving a deepfake video of Mukesh Ambani on Instagram, allegedly losing over 7 lakh.

The case has been registered under sections 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 66(D) of the IT Act, following a complaint filed with Mumbai Police, ANI reported.

Her statement further stated that she was added to a WhatsApp group through a link, assured of profits, directed to download an app, and instructed to deposit money into various accounts.

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(With inputs from ANI)

 

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First Published:22 Jun 2024, 08:28 AM IST
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