The AI tracker

In a sophisticated cyber scam, over 200 people across Karnataka, mainly in Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Mangaluru, and Haveri, were duped of more than Rs 2 crore through an AI-generated video of Donald Trump promoting fake investments in Trump Hotel rentals. Victims, lured by promises of high returns and work-from-home tasks, were first asked to pay Rs 1,500 to create accounts. They were shown fake earnings on an app to gain trust, prompting larger investments. One Haveri-based advocate lost nearly Rs 6 lakh before realising the fraud. Police are investigating.