{"id":6468,"date":"2025-08-20T00:33:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/pib-fact-check-video-of-nirmala-sitharaman-promising-huge-returns-is-ai-generated-business-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-20T00:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T00:33:43","slug":"pib-fact-check-video-of-nirmala-sitharaman-promising-huge-returns-is-ai-generated-business-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/pib-fact-check-video-of-nirmala-sitharaman-promising-huge-returns-is-ai-generated-business-news\/","title":{"rendered":"PIB Fact Check: Video Of Nirmala Sitharaman \u2018Promising Huge returns\u2019 Is AI-Generated | Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9514687\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 19, 2025, 16:24 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9514687\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-838890960 asubttl-schema\">The PIB Fact Check team has exposed these videos as fake, confirming they are digitally manipulated scams.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c flwonstk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin:0 12px 0 0\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/gogole-serarch-btn.svg\" width=\"94px\" height=\"30px\" style=\"vertical-align:top\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-838890960 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The clips falsely claim Sitharaman backs schemes promising triple returns in a day.  (Photo Credits: X)\" title=\"The clips falsely claim Sitharaman backs schemes promising triple returns in a day.  (Photo Credits: X)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-838890960\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The clips falsely claim Sitharaman backs schemes promising triple returns in a day.  (Photo Credits: X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), scammers are finding new ways to trick people. One of their latest tactics involves creating deepfake videos and fake celebrity endorsements to push fraudulent investment schemes. This time, fraudsters went a step further, using fake videos of none other than Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lure people with promises of unrealistic returns.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Several videos have recently gone viral on Facebook, claiming that Sitharaman is promoting investment platforms that guarantee unbelievable profits, almost tripling money in a single day or multiplying it 100 times in just a month. These misleading clips have alarmed many social media users and sparked concern among financial authorities.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><strong>What the fake videos claim<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">In one such viral video, Sitharaman appears to say that an investment of Rs 22,000 could fetch Rs 60,000 in just a day and about Rs 10 lakh per month through a \u201csmart trading platform.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Another manipulated clip shows her supposedly endorsing a scheme called \u201cQuantumAl,&#8221; claiming that with just Rs 21,000, investors could earn up to Rs 20 lakh per month.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">The videos look convincing on the surface, but they are completely fake. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check division has confirmed that the videos are digitally altered and deceptive.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>PIB calls out the scam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">According to a PIB Fact Check post on social media platform X, the claims being made in these viral clips are entirely false.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">The bureau stated: \u201cA video circulating on Facebook claims that the Union Finance Minister is promoting an investment program promising that an investment of Rs 22,000 can help you earn up to Rs 10 lakh per month!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">The PIB team further clarified that neither the Finance Minister nor the Government of India has introduced or approved such a scheme. \u201cNo such plan has been approved or started by the finance minister. The Indian government does not have such a scheme. The video that is becoming viral is an attempt at deceiving the public,&#8221; the fact-check post reads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twtiframe\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The \u2018QuantumAl\u2019 false promotion<\/strong>Another widely shared video claims that Sitharaman is endorsing an investment platform named QuantumAl.In the video, she is shown saying that an investment of Rs 21,000 could bring monthly returns as high as Rs 20 lakh. The PIB team has once again confirmed that this video is fake and digitally manipulated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA video circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms shows Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allegedly endorsing an investment scheme called \u2018QuantumAl\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The video claims that by investing Rs 21,000, users can earn returns as high as Rs 20 lakh per month,&#8221; the post says.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Is the Union Finance Minister really promoting &#8216;QuantumAl&#8217; Investment platform \u2049\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>A video circulating on Facebook shows Union Finance Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nsitharaman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@nsitharaman<\/a> promoting an investment platform called &#8216;QuantumAl&#8217; that promises users up to \u20b920 lakh per month on an investment of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PsKEAq7JYY\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/PsKEAq7JYY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PIBFactCheck\/status\/1957426723387068546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">August 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><strong>A warning for investors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">The PIB Fact Check unit has strongly advised people not to fall for such fraudulent content. Financial experts also warn that scams like these often prey on people\u2019s desire for quick money. Any scheme that guarantees unusually high returns in a short time should be treated as a red flag.<\/p>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">Experts recommend that investors thoroughly research any financial opportunity before putting in money, especially if it is being promoted through viral videos or unofficial channels.<\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">While AI technology is opening up new opportunities, it is also being misused by fraudsters, making caution more important than ever.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"data:image\/jpeg;base64,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\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/business-desk-19052.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Business Desk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A team of writers and reporters decodes vast terms of personal finance and making money matters simpler for you. 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