Extortionists sent AI-generated images of a missing West Australian man to his parents, demanding thousands of dollars for his safety. The 23-year-old man, Rakoia Battensoli, had been missing for about two weeks before his mother posted a social media appeal. Shortly after, the parents received a threatening message accompanied by an AI-generated image of their son, claiming he was in danger and demanding $6,000 within 24 hours. The man was later found safe in Perth.
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Extortionists sent AI-generated images of a missing West Australian man to his parents, demanding thousands of dollars for his safety. The 23-year-old man, Rakoia Battensoli, had been missing for about two weeks before his mother posted a social media appeal. Shortly after, the parents received a threatening message accompanied by an AI-generated image of their son, claiming he was in danger and demanding $6,000 within 24 hours. The man was later found safe in Perth.