Man in Cimahi, Indonesia arrested for AI-manipulated video of President Prabowo
2026-08-06 | IDN | incident | reputational, safety
Our take
The video was provocative enough to reach police before it reached voters.
The facts
A man in Cimahi, Indonesia, was arrested after using AI to manipulate images of President Prabowo Subianto, creating a provocative video with misleading narratives. The video was spread on social media, resulting in police action and legal charges for identity theft and spreading misinformation.