By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, July 31: Kuching-based influencer Yi Pin was left reeling in shock after discovering that a video originally recorded by her had been stolen and manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create a fake promotional video for an illegal online gambling website.
The deepfake video, which falsely portrayed Yi Pin as endorsing the gambling platform, has been widely circulated on social media and advertising platforms, misleading the public and severely damaging her reputation.
According to a statement on Wednesday (July 30), Yi Pin, who is distressed by the incident, lodged a police report at the Sungai Maong Police Station, accompanied by International Legacy Education Foundation founder Wynson Ong.
She urged authorities to launch an immediate investigation into the misuse of her image and the spread of false content.
According to Yi Pin, the perpetrators had taken her livestream footage without consent and used AI technology to fabricate a video in which she appeared to support the gambling website.
“I have never been involved in any gambling activity, let alone promoted one. This act has severely harmed my dignity and public image. I’m taking this step to protect myself and prevent this from happening to others,” she said in a statement after filing the report.
Ong, who has been assisting Yi Pin in pursuing justice, warned that AI technology is increasingly being exploited by scam syndicates to produce deceptive videos and advertisements.
“This is no longer just about one individual’s reputation. It’s a serious cybersecurity and societal issue. The public must learn to distinguish between real and fake content and not fall for online ads, especially those promoting gambling or investment schemes,” he said.
In addition to the police report, Ong said a formal complaint will also be submitted to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), calling for immediate action to remove the fraudulent video and advertisements from all platforms.
He also called on social media companies and tech platforms to implement stricter controls over content and advertising, especially AI-generated materials that could be used as tools for scams.
“The public must be vigilant. Don’t believe every social media post or ad featuring celebrities or influencers, particularly when it involves gambling or investment,” Ong cautioned.
He advised the public to take screenshots and report any suspicious ads to the police or MCMC and to avoid clicking unfamiliar links that could lead to personal data breaches or financial scams. — DayakDaily
