The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has warned of strict against those involved in sharing fake videos on social media. It further urged netizens to refrain from becoming a part of any negative social media campaigns.
According to a statement, FIA has launched an investigation and strict legal action, in the shape of imprisonment & fines, will be taken against the persons involved in making & spreading these videos.
“People are advised to stop sharing these videos,” the statement warned.
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— Federal Investigation Agency – FIA (@FIA_Agency) May 5, 2022
Similarly, Director FIA Cyber Crimes Wing Karachi Imran Riaz has made it clear that cybercrime was constantly keeping a close eye on social media.
“Our Cyber Eye is watching Cyberspace very closely. Be cautious before you share anything and delete obnoxious material,” Imran Riaz said.
He further added, “It’s alright to be a voice of dissent but don’t be an agent of anarchy & mayhem.”
Our Cyber Eye is watching Cyber space very closely. Be cautious before you share anything and delete obnoxious material. It’s alright to be a voice of dissent but don’t be an agent of anarchy & mayhem. Pakistan first !!!!
— Imran Riaz (@ImmiRizz) May 5, 2022
Negative social media campaign
Important to note, lately social media is brimming with many doctored videos targetting prominent political leaders, for instance, Maryam Nawaz. Several fake yet compromising videos of Maryam Nawaz are making the rounds on social media.
The negative social media campaign intensified after former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry hinted that the PML-N government will launch a character assassination campaign against Imran Khan through fake videos and audios.
Furthermore, PTI leveled new accusations against PML-N of employing foreign technology companies to create “deep fake” videos of Imran Khan in a bid to tarnish his public image.
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To clarify, “deep fake” is a colloquial term for manipulating videos and audios. The purpose of such videos is to warp reality and present a completely different picture.
Therefore, PTI accused PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz of using morphed videos of Imran Khan.
“Maryam Nawaz, whose reputation is due to fake receipts, fake trust deeds, and fake letters, reportedly made fake videos of several important political figures through deep fake technologies. But as always, humiliation will be her destiny,” PTI wrote along with a video explaining the use of “deep fake.”