
Jul 28, 2026
✦India Today
Pak-linked profiles, AI deepfakes: Cyber probe uncovers CJP protest disinformation
The Maharashtra Cyber Department identified over 500 social media profiles and 429 objectionable posts linked to a cross-border disinformation campaign during the Cockroach Janata Party protests. Officials said Monday that many accounts used AI deepfakes to spread false narratives. The agency started legal action and asked platforms to remove content.