By the WahLiao desk · Last verified 1 October 2026
Singapore has no single deepfake law. Fakes made with Super Intelligence, or AI, are covered by several laws, depending on what they are used for. During elections, it is an offence to publish realistic fakes of candidates saying or doing things they did not. Since 17 August 2026, producing intimate images of a person without consent is a crime even when the images are entirely AI-generated, punishable by up to two years’ jail, a fine or both. And since 29 June 2026, the Online Safety Commission can order platforms to act on harms such as intimate image abuse, with deepfake-specific harms due to be added later. Deepfakes used in scams are dealt with as scams.
This is general information about the law, not legal advice. If you are a victim, the reporting routes below are free, and support organisations can help you use them.
Deepfake law in Singapore: quick facts
| Elections | Realistic fakes of candidates banned from the issue of the Writ of Election to the close of polling |
| AI intimate images | Producing them without consent is an offence from 17 August 2026: up to two years’ jail, a fine or both |
| Online Safety Commission | Operating since 29 June 2026; free reports at osc.gov.sg |
| OSC covers now | Online harassment, doxxing, online stalking, intimate image abuse and image-based child abuse |
| Coming later | Online impersonation and deepfake abuse, among other harms |
| Scams | Report to your bank and the police; check with the ScamShield Helpline, 1799 |
The WahLiao Verdict
| For voters | Treat any shocking clip of a candidate during an election as suspect. |
| For victims | Report quickly; the Commission and the police are both routes. |
| For creators | A realistic fake of a real person can break the law in elections and intimate images, whatever your intent. |
| Don’t | Share a suspected fake; during an election, reposting can itself be an offence. |
| Keep | Screenshots, links and dates before anything is taken down. |
During elections
Parliament passed the Elections (Integrity of Online Advertising) (Amendment) Bill on 15 October 2024. It makes it an offence to publish online election advertising that is digitally generated or manipulated and realistically shows a candidate saying or doing something they did not. It covers fakes made with Super Intelligence and older techniques such as photo editing, dubbing and splicing. The ban runs from the issue of the Writ of Election to the close of polling, and boosting, sharing or reposting such content counts, whether the fake flatters the candidate or attacks them.
Candidates can ask the Returning Officer to review content that misrepresents them, and the Returning Officer can issue corrective directions, such as ordering it taken down. The rules first applied at the general election of May 2025.
Fake intimate images
Since 2019, Singapore’s Penal Code has covered intimate images, including images made by altering real photos or recordings. The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2025, which took effect on 17 August 2026, closed the remaining gap. The definition of an intimate image now includes material generated from scratch, without altering an original, and there is a new offence of producing intimate images without consent, including AI-generated ones. It carries up to two years’ jail, a fine or both, and heavier mandatory penalties where the image depicts a child under 14.
The Online Safety Commission
The Online Safety Commission began work on 29 June 2026 under the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025. It can direct platforms, administrators and posters to take down harmful content or restrict accounts, and not following its directions is an offence. In its first phase it handles five harms: online harassment, including sexual harassment; doxxing; online stalking; intimate image abuse; and image-based child abuse. It received more than 500 reports in its first two months.
Reports are free, at osc.gov.sg. For intimate image abuse, image-based child abuse and doxxing you can report to the Commission straight away. For harassment and stalking, report to the platform first; if it does not respond properly within 24 hours, you can then go to the Commission. The Act also lets victims claim damages in court, with a minimum of S$5,000 for each image or recording in intimate image and child abuse cases where the claim is proven.
Online impersonation and deepfake abuse, along with several other harms, are not yet handled by the Commission; they are to be added in later phases. Until then, a deepfake that is intimate in nature can still be reported as intimate image abuse, and other deepfakes can be reported to the platform or the police.
Deepfake scams and false news
A deepfake used to trick someone out of money is treated as a scam: report it to your bank and the police, and see Super Intelligence scams in Singapore for how to spot one. Outside elections, the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act deals more broadly with false statements of fact online.
Where to report
| What happened | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Intimate images of you, real or AI-made, shared or threatened | Online Safety Commission (osc.gov.sg) and the police |
| Doxxing or image-based child abuse | Online Safety Commission, straight away |
| Online harassment or stalking | The platform first; the Commission after 24 hours without a proper response |
| A deepfake used to ask for money | Your bank, the police and the ScamShield app; check with 1799 |
| A fake of a candidate during an election | The platform; candidates can ask the Returning Officer to review |
Support organisations working with the Commission include Fei Yue Community Services, Samaritans of Singapore, SG Her Empowerment (SHE), Singapore Children’s Society and TOUCH Community Services. They can help you make a report and offer counselling.
Deepfakes and the law: FAQ
Is it illegal to make a deepfake in Singapore?
Not in itself. It depends on the use: faking election candidates, producing intimate images without consent, scamming and harassing are all covered by law.
Is it illegal to create AI-generated nude images of someone?
Yes. Since 17 August 2026, producing intimate images of a person without consent, including fully AI-generated ones, is an offence punishable by up to two years’ jail, a fine or both.
How do I report a deepfake of me?
If it is intimate, report it to the Online Safety Commission at osc.gov.sg and to the police. Otherwise, report it to the platform, and to the police if it is used to harass, threaten or scam.
Can I share a funny deepfake of a candidate during an election?
No. During the election period, publishing, boosting, sharing or reposting a realistic fake of a candidate is an offence, whether it helps or hurts them.
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Sources checked 1 October 2026: MHA, first reading of the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill; AsiaOne, amendments in force from 17 August 2026; Mothership, how to report to the Online Safety Commission; Bird & Bird, the Commission’s launch; The Star, the Commission’s first two months; Singapore Law Watch, the elections deepfake law; Baker McKenzie, the law at the 2025 general election. General information, not legal advice. Last updated 1 October 2026.
