AI deepfake videos used to extort ₹97 lakh from Patna hotel owner; 3 Booked

A hotel owner from Patna was allegedly blackmailed using AI-generated deepfake obscene videos and forced to pay ₹97 lakh to the accused. Police have registered an FIR against three people, including a woman, in connection with the case.

According to police, the victim was threatened with the circulation of the fabricated videos and false criminal cases unless he paid ₹1 crore. The hotel owner allegedly paid ₹97 lakh in four instalments at different locations in Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi and Patna.