97% Male, 84% Teens: South Korea Deepfake Crime Suspects 2024 Breakdown
Explore the 2024 South Korea deepfake crime suspects data showing that 97.6% of suspects are male and 83.7% are teenagers. A deep dive into the demographics of digital sex crimes.
The face of digital sex crimes in South Korea is overwhelmingly young and male. New data from the National Police Agency reveals a stark gender and age imbalance among those arrested for deepfake-related offenses, raising alarms about the weaponization of AI by teenagers.
South Korea Deepfake Crime Suspects 2024: A Statistical Deep Dive
According to figures obtained by lawmaker Yong Hye-in's office, 378 out of 387 individuals arrested between January and September 2024 were men. That's a staggering 97.6% of the total suspect pool. Only nine suspects were identified as female. The data also highlights that the crisis is driven by the youth: teenagers made up 83.7% of those arrested, or 324 people.
The Challenge of Juvenile Offenders
A concerning 66 suspects were under the age of 14. Under South Korean law, these individuals are classified as criminal minors and are not subject to standard criminal punishment. This release marks the first time police have publicly shared gender-based statistics for deepfake crimes, a move prompted by a special crackdown launched on August 28 following nationwide outrage.
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