According to the security investigation, the suspect operated social media pages while presenting himself as a woman in order to attract individuals and convince them to pay money in connection with the activities promoted through the accounts.
After receiving the requested payments, he allegedly shut off his phone, according to the security statement.
Suspect Arrested in Sharqia
Authorities identified and arrested the person allegedly responsible for managing the pages.
He was identified as an unemployed man residing within the jurisdiction of the Second Zagazig Police Department in Sharqia Governorate.
Police also seized two mobile phones. An examination of the devices reportedly found evidence linked to the activity under investigation.
AI Used to Alter Images
During questioning, the suspect allegedly admitted to defrauding citizens by obtaining photographs of women from social media platforms and modifying them using artificial intelligence applications.
According to the security statement, he then reposted the altered images through the pages he operated in an effort to attract users, request money from them and subsequently cut off communication after receiving the payments.
Legal Procedures Taken
The necessary legal procedures were initiated against the suspect in connection with the case.
The relevant authorities are continuing the legal process and investigations into the alleged activity.
Why was the man arrested?
He was arrested for allegedly operating social media pages to defraud users.
How did the alleged fraud work?
He allegedly pretended to be a woman, used altered images to attract victims and requested money from them.
How was artificial intelligence allegedly used?
According to the security statement, AI applications were used to modify photographs obtained from social media before they were reposted.
Where was the suspect from?
He was identified as a resident of the Second Zagazig Police Department area in Sharqia Governorate.
What was seized from him?
Authorities seized two mobile phones that reportedly contained evidence related to the alleged activity.
