Description: A Malaysian family reported that scammers used purported AI-generated explicit video content to target their teenage son in a sextortion attempt. The perpetrators allegedly contacted the boy via Telegram, sending manipulated footage that depicted him in compromising situations and demanding RM5,800 (~$1,400) to prevent its release. The family alerted authorities and warned others about the growing use of generative AI in targeting minors.
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View all entitiesAlleged: Unknown deepfake technology developer developed an AI system deployed by Unknown scammers , Unknown fraudsters , Unknown sextortionists and Unknown criminal actors operating on Telegram, which harmed Unnamed Malaysian minor in sextortion attempt , Family of unnamed Malaysian minor in sextortion attempt and General public of Malaysia.
Alleged implicated AI systems: Unknown deepfake technology and Telegram
Incident Stats
Incident ID
1241
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2025-10-17
Editors
Daniel Atherton
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