The Accra High Court has remanded five individuals in police custody for allegedly using AI-generated deepfake content to impersonate high-profile personalities, defrauding victims of around GH₵500,000.
The accused are reported to have created and circulated highly convincing fake videos and messages across various social media platforms, impersonating prominent figures including President Mahama, Lordina Mahama, Ibrahim Mahama, John Dumelo, Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin, Vivian Jill, Asamoah Gyan, Kofi Kinaata, and Bill Asamoah.
VC: Daily Watch