British engineering giant Arup revealed as $25 million deepfake scam victim

A multinational design and engineering company based in the UK fell victim to a deepfake scam. An employee in Hong Kong paid out $25 million to fraudsters after being tricked by fake voices and images in a video call. The incident was reported to the Hong Kong police in January and is still under investigation. However, the company clarified that its financial stability, business operations, and internal systems were unaffected. Deepfake technology is a growing concern worldwide, and the frequency and sophistication of such scams are increasing.