Did a new 19-minute video leak? Truth behind the links cyber criminals want you to click

Indian authorities have issued fresh warnings after another alleged “viral MMS” clip began circulating online, falsely linked to the earlier 19-minute viral video controversy involving social media influencers.

Officials say the latest claims are being exploited by cyber criminals to lure users into clicking malicious links.

Earlier this month, a 19-minute video allegedly featuring Bengali YouTuber Sofik SK and his girlfriend Dustu Sonali went viral, triggering widespread online discussion. Days later, prominent gamer and YouTuber Payal Dhare, known as Payal Gaming, also made headlines after an alleged private clip surfaced online. Many observers later pointed out that Payal’s video appeared to be an AI-generated deepfake.

Weeks on, cyber police say fraudsters are now recycling these high-profile cases to push fake links promising access to “full videos”. The latest clip doing the rounds has been linked to an incident at the Vindhya Trade Fair in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, where a video allegedly filmed using a hidden camera in a women’s toilet is being falsely branded as part of the 19-minute viral video saga.

Police have clarified that the Satna clip has no connection to the earlier influencer videos and is being deliberately misrepresented to scam users. Officials warned that clicking such links can give criminals unauthorised access to devices, personal data, banking details and passwords, leading to financial losses.

Cyber investigators are probing those responsible for sharing both the earlier viral videos and the newer Satna-linked content. Authorities have stressed that forwarding or accessing such material can also invite legal action under cyber crime and privacy laws.

Experts note that the pattern highlights a growing shift, where viral scandals involving influencers are weaponised by fraud networks. From Sofik SK and Dustu Sonali to Payal Gaming and earlier cases involving Anjali Arora, leaked or morphed videos have repeatedly been used to drive traffic to scam links.

Police have urged users to avoid clicking, sharing or searching for any links claiming to host leaked or “full” viral videos, warning that what appears to be sensational content is often a gateway to cyber fraud rather than genuine footage.