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VOL. 12, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Deepfake Technology and It’s criminal misuse
Authors
Aditya Dixit, Dr. VVB Singh
Abstract
Deepfake technology, powered by advanced
generative AI algorithms, enables hyper-realistic manipulation of audio, video,
and images, posing unprecedented risks through criminal misuse. This paper
examines how perpetrators exploit deepfakes for identity fraud, extortion
schemes, and misinformation campaigns that undermine national security and
public trust. In contexts like organized crime networks in India, such tools
facilitate blackmail via fabricated explicit content, political disinformation
to sway elections, and financial scams through impersonated high-profile
figures. Drawing on case studies from 2023–2025, including high-profile
incidents involving judicial figures and corporate executives, the analysis
reveals enforcement gaps in legal frameworks such as India's IT Act and
emerging AI regulations. Findings highlight the urgent need for forensic
detection tools, international cooperation, and policy reforms to counter
deepfake-driven threats to democratic institutions and individual privacy.
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Pages:184-199
How to cite this article:
Aditya Dixit, Dr. VVB Singh "Deepfake Technology and It’s criminal misuse". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 184-199
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