S'pore man, 30, allegedly used AI to create image of crocodile at Pandan Reservoir, to be charged
The man allegedly created an AI-generated image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir and sent it to his colleague.
On September 29, 2026, a 30-year-old man from Singapore will be charged in court for creating an AI-generated image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir and attempting to obstruct justice. According to a police news release, the man sent the fake image to a colleague before deleting it. PUB was alerted on August 20, 2026 about a reported crocodile sighting at the reservoir, leading to public advisories, the suspension of water activities, and search operations.
PUB found the image to be fake and referred the case to the police. The man faces charges of communicating false message and obstructing justice, with penalties including up to three years in jail and a fine for the former, and up to seven years in jail and a fine for the latter. The police warn against circulating false information, as it can cause public alarm and unnecessarily consume resources.
They also advise against submitting fabricated or manipulated information, including AI-generated images, to authorities.
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