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Man in Cimahi, Indonesia arrested for AI-manipulated video of President Prabowo

August 6, 2026 · IDN INCIDENT REPUTATIONALSAFETY

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.