Seiveright warns of fake AI investment video using his image and voice - Jamaica Observer
Minister Delano Seiveright has warned the public about a fraudulent deepfake video circulating online that uses his image and AI-cloned voice to promote fake investments
- Incident date
- Jun 2026
- Target
- Delano Seiveright
On June 19, 2026, Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, issued an urgent public warning regarding a fraudulent video circulating on social media. The video unlawfully utilizes his image and a manipulated voice generated through artificial intelligence to endorse unauthorized financial schemes.
What happened
The fraudulent content features a deepfake of Minister Seiveright, using sophisticated AI technology to synthesize both his likeness and his voice to create a convincing but entirely false endorsement. Seiveright has publicly declared that he has no connection to the video, the individuals involved in its production, or any of the investment opportunities, services, or products promoted within the footage.
In response to the incident, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has reported the matter to the appropriate social media platforms and law enforcement authorities. Efforts are currently underway to identify the perpetrators and remove the deceptive content from online platforms.
Minister Seiveright has urged Jamaicans, both at home and in the diaspora, to exercise extreme caution. He explicitly advised the public to avoid sharing personal or financial information, sending money, or engaging with any links or contact information associated with the video. Officials recommend that citizens verify any claims regarding investment opportunities or government-backed ventures exclusively through official Government of Jamaica and ministry communication channels. If individuals encounter the video, they are encouraged to report it immediately to the host platform and refrain from circulating it further.