KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept14, 2025 — Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have confirmed an ongoing investigation into four police reports filed by several Members of Parliament (MPs), a senator, and a state assemblyman (ADUN) who received extortion threats involving fake pornographic videos generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
The first case was reported by Wong Chen, MP for Subang, who received an email on September 12, 2025, from an unknown source demanding a payment of 100,000 USDT. The email threatened to disseminate a fake pornographic video featuring his face on social media if the demand was not met within three days.
Subsequent cases involved:
- Senator Datuk Nelson W. Angang, who also received an email on the same date demanding 100,000 USDT, with threats to release a fake pornographic video featuring his face if the demand was not complied with.
- Wong Chia Zhen, ADUN for Kulim, who was targeted with a similar email demanding 100,000 USDT within three days, threatening to spread a fake pornographic video on major online platforms.
- Mohammed Taufiq bin Johari, MP for Sungai Petani, who received an email on September 12, 2025, demanding 100,000 USDT, with threats to distribute a fake pornographic video featuring his face if the demand was not met.
All reports are being investigated under Section 385 of the Penal Code, which addresses extortion through threats, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, concerning the improper use of network facilities or services. PDRM is collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) to trace the email sources and gather relevant information for further investigation.
The potential penalties under the relevant laws include:
- Section 385, Penal Code: Up to seven years’ imprisonment, a fine, whipping, or any two of these punishments for extortion through threats.
- Section 233, Communications and Multimedia Act 1998: A fine not exceeding RM500,000, imprisonment up to two years, or both, for improper use of network facilities or services.
PDRM issued a stern warning that any parties involved in producing, disseminating, or using such materials will face strict legal action without compromise. The police emphasized their commitment to maintaining national security, public order, and harmony, urging the public to use social media responsibly and respect the law.
The statement was issued by CP Datuk M. Kumar A/L S. Muthuvelu, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, on September 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.