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Incident 11363 Report
Purported Widespread Use of AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Impersonate Malaysian Leaders in Investment Scams
2025-07-04
Purported AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other officials, political leaders, and business leaders have reportedly been used to promote fraudulent investment schemes. A total of 13,956 cases were reported last year, with RM2.11 billion allegedly lost to these scams. Victims were allegedly misled by hyper-realistic fake endorsements circulated via Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Scammers allegedly adapt quickly, generating new deepfakes when content is removed.
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Alleged Deepfake Video Depicts Former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah in Financial Misconduct Context
2025-06-20
An alleged AI-generated video circulated on TikTok in June 2025 depicting former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani endorsing or receiving funds from an individual identified as "Datuk Abdul Ghani." Authorities reportedly confirmed the video was fake and manipulated using AI. Acryl Sani filed a police report denying the claims. Selangor police are investigating the case under fraud and communications laws.
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Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Used in RM5,800 (~$1,400) Sextortion Attempt Targeting Malaysian Minor via Telegram
2025-10-17
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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Unknown disinformation actors targeting Royal Malaysia Police
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Alleged Deepfake Video Depicts Former Malaysian Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah in Financial Misconduct Context
- Incident 12411 Report
Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Used in RM5,800 (~$1,400) Sextortion Attempt Targeting Malaysian Minor via Telegram