AI-Generated Deepfake Video of Billionaire Dhammika Perera Goes Viral on Facebook!

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With the rise of artificial intelligence, deep-fake techniques are increasingly used to create misleading videos to deceive the public. Scammers now use AI-generated videos to impersonate well-known celebrities and business people, making fraudulent financial promises to lure unsuspecting victims. One such case has emerged involving Sri Lankan billionaire businessman Dhammika Perera, where a video claims he is endorsing an investment platform that promises high returns.

Social Media Posts:

A video circulating on Facebook claims to show billionaire businessman Dhammika Perera promoting a financial investment platform. The caption states that an initial investment of 75,000 LKR could double up to 150,000 LKR in one week.

“Dear citizens of Sri Lanka and the entire world. I usually speak in Sinhala, but I am addressing you in English today so the world can hear me. This is a special moment because I want to share important news that will change the approach to earning, investing and financial freedom together with our bank in Sri Lanka and other European banks. We have created a unique platform that opens opportunities for everyone, regardless of experience, knowledge level or initial capital. Our platform is not just a way to earn money. It is an innovative financial ecosystem where anyone can invest in our bank and receive passive income. 

How does it work? You invest your funds in our bank through the platform. The bank analyses the stock market and conducts automatic trading with high profitability. Your profit is credited transparently and reliably without the need for complex financial knowledge. We created this platform so that everyone can earn shaping a future without financial borders. Sri Lanka and the entire world are now united in a single financial network accessible to everyone.”

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Fact-Check :

Video Analysis:

Upon closely observing the viral video, we noticed several elements which did not seem natural, suggesting digital manipulation. These include inconsistencies in facial movements, unnatural lip-syncing, and sudden distortions, which are common indicators of AI-edited content. Such manipulations are often seen in deepfake videos created using AI-powered editing tools.

To verify the authenticity of the video, the footage was analysed using Deepware.ai, a deepfake detection tool. The results were as follows:

Deepware Model: Deepfake detected (80%)

Seferbekov Model: Deepfake detected (94%)

Ensemble Model: Deepfake detected (93%)

These results indicate a high probability that the video is artificially generated and not an authentic recording of Dhammika Perera.

Audio Analysis :

The speech in the video begins with:

“Dear citizens of Sri Lanka and the entire world. I usually speak in Sinhala, but today I am addressing you in English so that the whole world can hear me.”

It then promotes a financial platform that claims to enable users to earn passive income through automated trading in collaboration with Sri Lankan and European banks. This messaging aligns with common tactics used in online investment scams that promise high returns with little effort or financial knowledge.

Further analysis has confirmed that the voice in the video is AI-generated. The speech patterns and accent do not match Dhammika Perera’s natural voice, and AI voice cloning technology was used to fabricate the message. Result

Misleading Investment Claims

The video caption includes a financial promise:

“𝟕𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐋𝐊𝐑 → 𝟏𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐋𝐊𝐑 𝐢𝐧 𝟏 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰!”

Such claims are red flags for financial scams, as legitimate investment platforms and banks do not guarantee 100% profit within a week. Financial authorities in Sri Lanka and worldwide warn against Ponzi schemes and fraudulent trading platforms that lure investors with promises of unrealistic returns.

We have reached out to Dhammika Perera via email to seek clarification on whether he is involved in any similar investment platforms. Once we receive a response, we will update this fact-check accordingly.

Public Advisory:

Do not trust videos solely based on appearances. AI technology can fabricate realistic deepfakes.

Verify investment opportunities through official sources such as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka or licensed financial institutions.

Avoid financial schemes promising guaranteed, high profits in a short time.

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Conclusion:

This case highlights the growing misuse of AI technology to create deep-fake videos and misleading financial scams. The video, which falsely portrays Dhammika Perera as an investment promoter, has been proven to be AI-generated.