# Deepfake sex crime surge in South Korea > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deepfake-sex-crime-surge-in-south-korea > Updated: 2026-10-17T14:33:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. South Korea is experiencing a significant rise in digital sex crimes involving deepfake technology. Data from the Korea Communications Standards Commission shows that deepfake sex crime video reviews surpassed 17,000 by August 2026, exceeding the total reported in 2025. Deepfake technology accounted for 35.2 percent of detected online sexual abuse cases between November 2024 and October 2026. Law enforcement reports indicate that over 90 percent of suspects involved in these crimes are in their teens or 20s. In a specific high-profile case, a police officer from the Dongdaemun Police Station in Seoul was indicted for creating approximately 400 sexual deepfake videos using photos of acquaintances. Investigations into the officer revealed a collection of 5,600 illegal videos, including child and adolescent sexual exploitation materials. The suspect had previously received a conditional suspension of indictment for illegal filming in 2021 before joining the police force in April 2024. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: South Korea sees surge in deepfake sex crime video reviews Deepfake sex crime video reviews in South Korea have surpassed 17,000 cases this year, exceeding last year's total. Over 90 percent of suspects are reported to be in their teens or 20s. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-sees-surge-in-deepfake-sex-crime-video-reviews ### 2026-10-06: South Korean police officer indicted for AI deepfake sex crimes A South Korean police officer has been indicted for creating hundreds of AI-generated deepfake sexual videos and possessing over 5,600 illegal videos, including child sexual exploitation material. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-police-officer-indicted-for-ai-deepfake-sex-crimes --- Cite as: Deepfake sex crime surge in South Korea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/deepfake-sex-crime-surge-in-south-korea