Remand extended for teen who allegedly created AI-generated nude images

 

Johor police chief M Kumar said the teen’s motive is still under investigation. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

The 16-year-old boy arrested in Johor for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create fake nude images of women and selling them online has had his remand extended until next Tuesday.

Johor police chief M Kumar said the remand, which was set to expire today, was extended to allow the boy to assist in the investigation, Utusan Malaysia reported.

“As of today, we have received 22 police reports regarding the matter. The suspect’s motive is still under investigation,” he was quoted as saying.

The teen is believed to have sourced victims’ photos from social media before using AI tools to edit their faces onto nude bodies. He then sold them online for RM2 each.

Kumar previously said the case came to light after one of the victims, an 18-year-old woman, discovered explicit images featuring her face circulating online.

The victim lodged a police report on April 3, sparking the investigation. - FMT