Piyush Goyal Files Police Complaint Over Viral Deepfake Video in Delhi
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint over an AI-generated deepfake video falsely depicting his remarks outside Parliament. An FIR was registered at Chanakyapuri Police Station on July 25. Goyal warned of strict legal action against those creating or spreading the fake clip and urged people to trust only verified sources.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint after a deepfake video of his media remarks outside Parliament was circulated online. The AI doctored clip was created to spread misinformation, according to the minister. An FIR (No. 123/26) was registered at Chanakyapuri Police Station at 4:35 AM on 25 July 2026. Goyal warned that strict legal action would follow against those involved in creating, circulating or amplifying the fake video. He stressed that the irresponsible misuse of artificial intelligence to mislead the public will not be tolerated and urged people to rely only on verified sources. Goyal expressed confidence that India’s aware and tech savvy citizens, particularly the youth, would not fall for such misinformation. What Is the Deepfake Certificate Payal Gaming Received From Maharashtra Cyber Cell After ‘MMS Video’ Controversy?.
Piyush Goyal Files FIR Over Deepfake Viral Video
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My remarks to the media outside Parliament have been maliciously doctored using AI to create and circulate a deepfake video in an attempt to spread misinformation.
I have filed a police complaint, and an FIR (No. 123/26) has been registered at Chanakyapuri Police…
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) July 25, 2026
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