Police procedures in cases involving the circulation of AI-generated obscene images of real persons

Question:

Ms Sylvia Lim: To ask the Minister for Home Affairs (a) how many police reports were received in 2025 concerning the circulation of AI-generated fake obscene images of real persons; (b) what proportion of these cases involved perpetrators and victims who were fellow students in educational institutions; and (c) what can victims or complainants expect in follow-up actions by the police.

Answer: 

Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs:

1. The Police do not track how many of the obscene materials cases it investigates involve AI-generated images of real persons.

2. Where there is a report relating to any obscene material, the Police will conduct investigations, including through interviewing the accused and other witnesses, and examining any digital forensic evidence that may be available. For cases involving young victims, the Police may notify the parents or guardians. The Police will also offer victim care services to victims who require psychological support. 

3. If the AI-generated obscene images are circulating online, the Police may issue directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act to online service providers to disable Singapore users’ access to them.