AI-generated deepfake video targets Turkish singer Mustafa Sandal in fraud scheme
A deepfake video impersonating Turkish singer Mustafa Sandal was circulated on social media as part of a fraud scheme promoting investment advice. Sandal issued a public warning that the video was artificial and false, and said he instructed his lawyer to pursue legal action.
What happened
An AI-generated deepfake video of Turkish singer Mustafa Sandal circulated on social media in January 2026. The video was used in a fraud scheme involving investment advice attributed to Sandal.
Reported impact
Sandal warned his followers not to believe the video and stated that fraudulent harm could befall people who rely on the deepfake content. Sandal clarified that he never provides investment advice and that his official announcements are made only through his own social media profiles.
Governance controls
Sandal instructed his lawyer to initiate legal proceedings in response to the incident.
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