799 students and 31 teachers fell victim to deepfake videos in South Korea this year

Seoul, September 30 (IANS) A total of 799 students from primary to high school have fallen victim to fake videos this year, along with 31 teachers, a recent survey showed on Monday.

The Ministry of Education released the figures from its latest survey, showing that 833 people were victims of deepfake videos between January 1 and October 27, including three school employees.

During this period, 504 damage reports were filed with schools, including 279 from high schools and 209 from middle schools, Yonhap news agency reported.

Of all the cases, 417 were referred to authorities for investigation, including 223 from secondary schools, while 218 were referred for deletion, the survey showed.

South Korea has seen a rise in deepfake sex crimes involving the manipulation of women's facial images, sparking public alarm.

–IANS

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