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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Adrienne Martinez

AI Crocodile Hoax Halted Water Activities at Singapore Reservoir for Two Days, Man Charged Over False Message

Myanmar national Ye Lin faces charges over an AI-generated crocodile image linked to a reported sighting at Pandan Reservoir. (Credit: Lexi Lauwers/Pexels)

A 30-year-old man has been charged after an AI-generated crocodile image triggered a search operation at a Singapore reservoir and led authorities to suspend water activities there for two days.

Ye Lin, a Myanmar national, faces charges of communicating a false message and obstructing the course of justice in connection with the image, which was linked to a reported crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir in August.

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