CBSL warns of fraudulent AI-generated videos misusing Governor’s image

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued a strong warning to the public about fraudulent AI-generated videos misusing the CBSL Governor’s image currently circulating on social media, particularly Facebook.

“These deceptive videos falsely portray the CBSL Governor as endorsing investment schemes that promise extraordinary financial returns. They also direct viewers to a suspicious external link, likely aimed at defrauding unsuspecting individuals,” the CBSL said.

It categorically denied any involvement in such promotions and emphasised that it does not engage in or endorse any investment schemes, whatsoever. These videos are clear attempts by fraudulent parties to mislead the public using deep-fake technology and AI-generated content.

The CBSL urged the public to:

Be vigilant and refrain from engaging with such fraudulent content.
Verify information from official CBSL sources, such as its website (www.cbsl.gov.lk) and official social media pages.
Report suspicious content to the CBSL for clarification through the CBSL’s official communication channels.

The CBSL also said it is actively working with law enforcement agencies to take necessary action against such scams.

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