Hong Kong Police Bust $46 Million Deepfake Romance Scam

Authorities arrest 27 suspects in a sophisticated fraud ring exploiting AI technology to deceive victims across Asia.

Hong Kong police arrested 27 individuals involved in a deepfake romance scam targeting men from Taiwan, Singapore, India, and other regions.
The scam used AI-generated deepfake technology to create convincing video calls featuring fake personas of attractive women.
Victims were manipulated into investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency platform, leading to losses exceeding $46 million.
The suspects, aged 21 to 34, included university graduates in digital media and technology, who were recruited to develop the scam's infrastructure.
This case marks the first time Hong Kong authorities have dismantled a local fraud syndicate utilizing deepfake technology.