Police investigate deepfake nude photos at Singapore Sports School
Male students at Singapore Sports School created and shared deepfake nude images of female classmates and teachers starting in June 2024, using widely available AI-powered deepfake generation tools. Police are investigating and have confiscated devices for forensic examination, while the school has initiated disciplinary actions.
What happened
A group of male students at Singapore Sports School created and circulated deepfake nude images of their female schoolmates beginning in June 2024. According to a victim's father, perpetrators used WhatsApp to communicate across two groups—one generating the images and another circulating them.
The school principal confirmed the incident and stated that the school launched an investigation and lodged a police report. Female teachers were also targeted in the deepfake campaign.
Reported impact
Multiple female students and female teachers were targeted by the deepfake images. The school offered counselling to affected students.
Parents reported that they were unable to view the photos but expressed concern about ongoing harm and requested that perpetrators be removed from the school.
Index analysis
The incident reflects growing availability of deepfake-on-demand services that allow users to generate realistic deepfakes within seconds, often for free, by uploading a picture to an online AI platform.
Governance controls
The Singapore Police Force confiscated mobile devices from students involved for forensic examination to identify and remove inappropriate content. The school's discipline committee has meted out disciplinary actions including caning, sports trip bans, and suspensions.
Police requested removal of all related images from websites associated with the case and sought permission to conduct phone interviews with affected students.
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This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.