Deepfakes of Australian PM Linked to $7.4 Million Investment Scams

2026-08-27

Australia's corporate regulator, ASIC, has warned that deepfake videos featuring Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are being used to promote fraudulent investment schemes. These scams have reportedly defrauded Australians of approximately $7.4 million.

Source: Guardian · Tech policy

Reported by VERA Newswire.