Actor Rashmika Mandanna has responded to the arrest of the person who created her deepfake video. Taking to X, she expressed her gratitude to the police and also shared a message for her fans. The Delhi Police arrested the main accused in the case over the weekend.
Rashmika wrote, Expressing my heartfelt gratitude to @DCP_IFSO (folded hands emoji), Thank you for apprehending those responsible. Feeling truly grateful for the community that embraces me with love, support and shields me (national flag emoji). Girls and boys - if your image is used or morphed anywhere without your consent. It is wrong! And I hope this is a reminder that you are surrounded by people who will support you and action will be taken! (White heart emoji).”
According to a media report, the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of Special Cell, Delhi Police, arrested Eemani Naveen, 24, the alleged mastermind who is said to have created and posted deep fake videos of the actress on social media platforms. According to police, the arrested person, a resident of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh, is a BTech graduate from a reputed engineering college in Chennai.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, IFSO Unit, Hemant Tiwari, said that Naveen used to run a Rashmika fan page and created two more fan pages for two noted celebrities. The 24-year-old reportedly got scared after he learned that his videos have courted nationwide controversy.
“Later when he realized that it became a national sensation. He also saw tweet from famous film stars against the said deep fake video. He got scared and deleted the said posts from the Instagram Channel and also changed the name of Insta channel. He had also deleted the relevant digital data from his devices," the police officer said.