Deepfake video of Raffi Ahmad used in fraudulent prize scheme
A deepfake video combining the face and voice of Indonesian entertainer Raffi Ahmad was used in a fraudulent prize scheme on TikTok, directing viewers to claim a 100 million Rupiah award via WhatsApp. Raffi Ahmad publicly warned that the video was a hoax to alert the public.
What happened
A deepfake video combining the face and voice of Indonesian entertainer Raffi Ahmad circulated on TikTok, apparently originating from account @depianadepi.
The synthetic video depicted Raffi Ahmad greeting a viewer, claiming they had won a 100 million Rupiah prize, and directing them to contact a WhatsApp number to claim the award.
Reported impact
Raffi Ahmad issued a public warning on Instagram stating 'HATI HATI PENIPUAN!!!!! HOAX!!!!!' to alert the public that the video was fraudulent.
The case raised public concern about increasingly sophisticated digital fraud using AI to impersonate celebrities.
Index analysis
The deepfake exploited Raffi Ahmad's public profile and credibility to make the fraudulent prize offer appear legitimate.
Classification
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