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AI Voice-Changing Scam Syndicate Defrauds Thousands in Taiwan

September 2, 2026
oecd:2026-09-02-f09eView source ↗

What happened

A criminal syndicate in Taiwan used AI voice-changing and deepfake technologies to impersonate women in romance scams, defrauding over 20,000 victims of more than NT$900 million. The group also subjected employees to severe abuse and sexual coercion as punishment. Authorities arrested 57 people and seized significant assets.

Reported impact

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI Voice-Changing Scam Syndicate Defrauds Thousands in Taiwan
2026-09-02