Controversy over alleged video of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Ministry and Russian Embassy termed the video as AI-generated and fake.
Tezzbuzz Desk – Delhi Police has registered an FIR against senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan for sharing an alleged fake video of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. It is alleged that in this video Lavrov was shown criticizing India. After fact-checking, the Indian Foreign Ministry and the Russian Embassy declared the video to be fake and created by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The matter came to light during cyber surveillance
According to the police, information about this matter came to light during cyber patrolling on November 3. The complaint alleged that Prashant Bhushan had shared an allegedly doctored video of the Russian Foreign Minister. It is alleged that an attempt was made to spread misleading information about India through the video.
In this case, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has registered a case under FIR number 263/26. In this, Section 66C of the IT Act along with Sections 336(4), 353(1)(c), 356 and 340(2) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) have been imposed. The case is being investigated. Registration of FIR does not mean proof of allegations.
What was claimed with the video?
Prashant Bhushan, while sharing the purported video, had claimed that the Russian Foreign Minister's remarks were a strong slap for India. With the post, Foreign Minister S. Questions were also raised regarding the advice given by Jaishankar to Russia.
In the video, Sergei Lavrov was shown criticizing India on India's internal affairs and the issue of buying oil from Russia. However, the Foreign Ministry and the Russian Embassy have described the video as fake and AI-generated.
The main aspect of the police investigation in the case is the authenticity of the alleged video and the allegations regarding its sharing. At present an FIR has been registered against Prashant Bhushan. The further status of the case will be clear after completion of investigation and verification of relevant facts.