Woman in her 50s defrauded of $370,000 via AI-generated Lee Jung-jae images in South Korea

Summary

A woman in her 50s was defrauded of approximately $370,000 in a romance scam that used AI-generated images of actor Lee Jung-jae and a forged driver’s license. The scam occurred in South Korea and involved a fake account impersonating the actor. Artist Company, Lee’s agency, confirmed the impersonation and stated that neither the company nor its artists ever request money or financial support. Authorities are investigating the case and exploring potential links to a criminal organization in Cambodia. The victim was deceived through a romance scam, and the agency is cooperating with authorities to take legal action against the perpetrators.