# Singapore AI fraud: Deepfake videos fuel a rise in scams

https://mins.news/en/video/29654

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-23 07:48 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srvFjZr9q7U

> Singapore is experiencing a surge in deepfake videos impersonating celebrities and leaders, driving AI-enabled fraud. A fabricated clip purporting to show a government meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong led to a victim losing nearly $4m, while officials warn the city-state is being used as a testing ground.

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