Mk.Co.Kr Police Arrest Group Behind Deepfake Sexual Exploitation in Malaysia
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- •1,506 cyber sexual violence offenders arrested in six months, with 78% aged under 30.
- •Deepfake technology is increasingly used for creating sexual exploitation content.
- •Police are enhancing international cooperation to combat cyber sexual crimes.
Police in Malaysia arrested a group involved in creating deepfake sexual videos using students' faces. The suspects impersonated an investigative agency to extort money. In a crackdown, 1,506 offenders linked to cyber sexual violence were arrested over six months, with 78% being teenagers and young adults. The police reported a significant rise in cyber sexual violence cases, totaling 1,446 incidents since November 2025. The arrests included operators of a Telegram channel distributing illegal content. The police are enhancing international cooperation and utilizing the U.S. 'Take It Down Bill' to remove non-consensual videos. The crackdown will continue until October 2026, with increased measures to protect victims.
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