Notice from a Telegram channel selling sexually exploited videos operated by the arrested individual, Mr. K. Provided by Busan Metropolitan Police Agency,
, ‘A man in his 20s was arrested for distributing fake illegal videos using deepfake technology.’,
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, ‘The Cyber Investigation Unit of the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 30th that a man in his 20s, Mr. K, was arrested on charges of distributing fake illegal videos using deepfake technology through Telegram and other platforms (violating the Youth Protection Act, etc.).’,
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, ‘Mr. K is accused of selling over 1,650 illegal videos, including fake videos of celebrities created using deepfake technology (296 cases), child exploitation videos (169 cases), and unauthorized recordings (83 cases), for which he received over 5 million won.’,
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, ‘According to police records, Mr. K collected illegal videos from the internet and created 7 channels on Telegram, including free, member-only, deepfake, and VIP channels. He posted sample videos on social media platforms and urged viewers to pay an entrance fee to watch the full videos, ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 won per person. He also operated backup channels to prepare for potential reports. Police have identified about 2,800 people who purchased or watched illegal videos from Mr. K’s channels.’,
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, ‘A police official stated, “We are in the process of tracking down individuals who purchased or watched illegal videos from Mr. K’s channels and gathering evidence. The profits of over 5 million won will be seized as proceeds from the crime. We are focusing on investigating and cracking down on individuals who create or distribute deepfake fake videos, and we will respond strongly.”‘,
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