Man arrested for AI-generated manipulated video of Indonesian President Prabowo
A 38-year-old man in Cimahi, Indonesia was arrested after using artificial intelligence to create a manipulated video of President Prabowo Subianto with a provocative false narrative, which he distributed via social media. Police seized multiple devices and accounts used in creating and distributing the content, and initiated a formal investigation.
What happened
FG (38), a resident of Cimahi, used artificial intelligence to manipulate photographs of President Prabowo Subianto, converting the edited images into video format and adding a provocative narrative claiming that if Prabowo became President, the country would fall into chaos.
FG uploaded the AI-manipulated video to TikTok and Instagram accounts under the handle @talentastudio.id on 3 August 2026 at approximately 13:00 WIB, where it was discovered by a reporter shortly after.
Reported impact
The manipulated video spread through social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram, potentially misleading viewers with false representations of the President's statements and provocative narration.
Index analysis
Police examined two witnesses and four experts, including specialists in linguistics, information and electronic transaction law, legal sociology, and criminal law.
Police seized evidence including an iPhone 15 Pro, the TikTok and Instagram accounts used to upload the video, and a desktop computer suspected of being used to create the content.
Governance controls
Police arrested FG in Cimahi district following a police report filed on 4 August 2026 and initiated formal investigation procedures, including the issuance of Investigation Order No. 152/2026 by the Cyber Crime Directorate of West Java Regional Police.
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This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.