AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Target Indonesian Businessman and Daughter, Leading to Arrests

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AI-generated deepfake videos falsely depicting Indonesian businessman Mohamad Jusuf Hamka and his daughter as criminals were widely spread on TikTok, causing reputational harm. Police arrested a TikTok user involved and are investigating the organized group behind the defamatory content. The incident highlights the misuse of AI for coordinated misinformation.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The event explicitly involves the use of AI technology (deepfake) to manipulate video content, which directly caused reputational harm and misinformation about the individuals involved. This manipulation constitutes a violation of rights and harm to the community by spreading false information. The harm is realized, not just potential, as evidenced by the police report and investigation. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and the harm caused.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilityTransparency & explainabilityPrivacy & data governanceRespect of human rights

Industries
Media, social platforms, and marketing

Affected stakeholders
OtherChildren

Harm types
Reputational

Severity
AI incident

AI system task:
Content generation


Articles about this incident or hazard

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Wajahnya Diedit Pakai Deepfake, Jusuf Hamka Lapor Polisi, Ini Kronologinya

2025-12-03
Warta Kota
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of AI technology (deepfake) to manipulate video content, which directly caused reputational harm and misinformation about the individuals involved. This manipulation constitutes a violation of rights and harm to the community by spreading false information. The harm is realized, not just potential, as evidenced by the police report and investigation. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the direct link between the AI system's use and the harm caused.
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Geger! Jusuf Hamka Difitnah Pakai Baju Tahanan, Pelaku Deepfake Diciduk Polisi

2025-12-03
VIVA.co.id
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves an AI system used maliciously to create and spread manipulated digital content (deepfake) that defames individuals, causing direct harm to their reputation and personal rights. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI system's use directly led to harm (violation of rights and reputational damage). The investigation and arrest further confirm the materialization of harm rather than a potential risk. Therefore, the classification as an AI Incident is appropriate.
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Kuasa hukum sebut konten hoaks Jusuf Hamka diduga dibuat terorganisir

2025-12-03
ANTARA News - The Indonesian News Agency
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI to create manipulated deepfake content that falsely portrays the individual and his daughter in a negative light, causing reputational harm. The involvement of AI in generating harmful content that has been disseminated and led to legal action fits the definition of an AI Incident, as the AI system's use directly caused harm to the person's rights and reputation. Therefore, this event is classified as an AI Incident.
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Tak Butuh Waktu Lama, Pelaku Deepfake Pemilik Tol Jusuf Hamka Ditangkap

2025-12-03
JawaPos.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly describes the use of AI technology (deepfake) to manipulate video content, resulting in harm to the reputation and honor of the individuals depicted. This harm falls under violations of rights and harm to individuals. The AI system's use directly led to the harm, and the legal response confirms the seriousness of the incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident.
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Polisi Tangkap Pembuat dan Penyebar Video Deepfake Jusuf Hamka

2025-12-03
Media Indonesia - News & Views -
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly mentions the use of deepfake technology, which is an AI system capable of generating manipulated visual content. The deepfake video falsely portrays the individuals in a negative light, spreading misinformation and defamatory narratives, which directly harms their reputation and dignity. This fits the definition of an AI Incident as the AI system's use has directly led to harm, specifically violations of rights and harm to individuals' reputations. The police arrest of the perpetrators confirms the harm has materialized and is being addressed legally.
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Narasi Hoaks Babah Alun Gunakan AI dan Disebar secara Masif, Polda Bekuk 1 TikToker - Harian Terbit

2025-12-03
harianterbit.com
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of Artificial Intelligence to create deepfake content that manipulates visual information to falsely accuse individuals, causing reputational harm and legal violations (defamation, misinformation). The harm to the individuals' honor and name is direct and materialized. The AI system's use in generating the hoax content is central to the incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm caused by the AI-generated manipulated content.
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Polda Metro Jaya Tangkap Pelaku Deepfake Terhadap Jusuf Hamka - Metropolitan Jawapos

2025-12-03
Lebih Cair Tanpa Tubarao, Ini Rahasia Persija Mempermalukan Persebaya di Kandangnya! - Metropolitan Jawapos
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that AI technology was used to create deepfake videos that manipulated visual information to falsely portray the victim and his daughter, causing reputational harm and defamation. The involvement of AI in the creation and dissemination of harmful content directly led to violations of rights and legal protections. The police have taken action, including arresting the perpetrator, confirming the incident's seriousness and the harm caused. This meets the criteria for an AI Incident as the AI system's misuse directly resulted in harm to individuals' rights and reputation.
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Polda Ungkap Hoaks Deepfake Babah Alun, Tiga Inisial Ini Diduga Mastermind - Suara Merdeka Jakarta

2025-12-03
Dana APBD Rp 121 Miliar Jaga Operasional BRT Metro Jabar Trans - Suara Merdeka Jakarta
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI to create deepfake hoax content that harms the reputation of Babah Alun and his daughter. The harm is realized as the content is spread massively and is defamatory, leading to legal action and arrests. The AI system's use in generating manipulated visuals is central to the incident, causing direct harm through misinformation and reputational damage. Hence, this is an AI Incident due to the direct harm caused by AI-generated content.
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Kuasa Hukum: Konten Fitnah Terhadap Jusuf Hamka Dilakukan Terorganisir dan Masif |Republika Online

2025-12-03
Republika Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions that the defamatory content was created using Artificial Intelligence and spread massively on social media, which indicates the involvement of an AI system in generating harmful misinformation. The harm caused is a violation of rights and reputational damage to the individuals targeted. The organized and massive nature of the dissemination further supports the classification as an AI Incident. The law enforcement action confirms that harm has occurred and is being addressed. Hence, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm caused by AI-generated content.