AIMIM MLC approaches cybercrime police over deepfake…
AIMIM MLC Mirza Rehmath Baigh reported an extortion attempt to Hyderabad cybercrime police involving threats to release deepfake videos of him
- Incident date
- Aug 2026
- Target
- Mirza Rehmath Baigh
In August 2026, AIMIM MLC Mirza Rehmath Baigh contacted the cybercrime police in Hyderabad after receiving extortion threats involving the potential release of deepfake content. The incident highlights the growing use of synthetic media threats to intimidate public figures.
What happened
Mirza Rehmath Baigh reported that unidentified individuals initiated internet-based calls to demand money, threatening to damage his reputation by circulating deepfake videos of him if he failed to pay. The MLC expressed suspicion that the threats may have been orchestrated by his political rivals, describing the incident as a deliberate attempt to tarnish his public image.
Following the complaint, the cybercrime police registered a case against the unknown callers. The investigation is proceeding under Sections 308 for extortion and 351 for criminal intimidation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Baigh has formally urged authorities to investigate the source of the calls and take necessary measures to protect his dignity against the threatened digital harassment.