Reported about 1 year ago
A local chief in New Taipei received a message containing a video where his face was swapped through an AI technique, causing him to resemble a mysterious male character. The chief promptly reported to the police, issued a statement, and held a press conference to clarify the situation. The government's 'Anti-Fraud Act' aims to combat such scams, with penalties including account suspension and increased punishment. The scam involved sending altered videos to multiple recipients, including more local chiefs, potentially for extortion purposes.
Source: YAHOO