On 19 November 2024, BJP posted at least three fake AI generated audio clips on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle. They claimed that these were recorded conversations involving Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders Supriya Sule (NCP), Nana Patole (Congress), IPS officer Amitabh Gupta, and an employee of an audit firm, Gaurav Mehta.
It was alleged these recordings were “proof” of Opposition leaders Supriya Sule (NCP Sharad Pawar) and Nano Patole (Congress) misappropriating bitcoins from a 2018 cryptocurrency fraud case to fund the ongoing state elections.
The other two individuals, whose voices are allegedly part of the audio clips as alleged by the BJP are Amitabh Gupta, currently Inspector General, Indo Tibetan Border Police and a Gaurav Mehta, employee of an audit firm, Sarathi Associates.
