At Least 10 Malaysian Politicians Targeted in AI Sex Video Blackmail Scam; Police Probe Underway

Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah latest target of AI video blackmail

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor PKR deputy chairman Jimmy Puah has become the latest victim of a blackmail attempt involving a fake AI-generated sex video, with the perpetrators demanding US$100,000 to prevent its distribution. In a Facebook post, Puah, who is the member of parliament for Tebrau, said he received the email at 5.30pm today. "In the email, I was blackmailed to pay US$100,000, failing which the video would be distributed to the public. "The pu…

At least 10 Malaysian politicians targeted in AI sex video blackmail scam; police probe underway

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli are among those who have received email threats asking for payment of US$100,000.

Fahmi also victim of sex video threat, vows no compromise

UPDATED 4.52PM | Checks find threats sent from same email address.

Fahmi also targeted in email threats over AI-generated sex video

Communications minister says every effort will be made to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.