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Deepfake voice scams reported in Malaysia, over 450 cases under investigation
Scammers in Malaysia used voice-cloning deepfake technology to impersonate victims' friends in telephone fraud schemes. Police reported over 450 cases under investigation with combined losses of RM2.72 million.
AII-1002-435193 sources ↓
What happened
Scammers used deepfake technology to mimic the voices of victims' friends in phone scams. Three cases were reported in 2024 in Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Over 450 deepfake scam cases were under police investigation with reported losses reaching RM2.72 million.
Reported impact
Victims suffered financial losses totaling RM2.72 million across the investigated cases.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.
BERNAMA
454 Cases Of Deepfake Scams Under Investigation - CCID Director
28 August 2024
Malay Mail
CCID director: Over 450 deepfake scams under police investigation, losses reach RM2.72m
28 August 2024
The Star
Three deepfake phone scams reported this year, says CCID director
28 August 2024