India Files Case Against Lawyer Over Deepfake Video of Lavrov

India’s Ministry of Law and Justice has lodged a formal complaint against a prominent lawyer after a deepfake video surfaced online, showing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a fabricated conversation. The video, which was widely shared on social media, was identified as a manipulated recording by forensic experts. Authorities allege that the lawyer was involved in producing or disseminating the deepfake, violating Indian cyber laws. The case has been registered under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code, and the lawyer has been summoned for questioning. Law enforcement officials are investigating the extent of the video’s distribution and the potential impact on diplomatic relations.