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September 22, 2025
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What Deepfake Scam Exploiting Raila Odinga’s X Account Reveals About Generative AI Risks

What Deepfake Scam Exploiting Raila Odinga’s X Account Reveals About Generative AI Risks

A cryptocurrency scheme briefly hijacked the verified X (formerly Twitter) account of former prime minister, Raila Odinga...

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The verified X account of former prime minister Raila Odinga was briefly hijacked to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme called "Kenya Token," highlighting the increasing use of generative AI in financial fraud across Africa.

  • A video, now confirmed as a deepfake, purportedly showed Odinga endorsing the "Kenya Token" project.
  • The Telegram group for the alleged token has attracted over 1,600 members despite lacking a contract address or transaction history, raising suspicions it exploited Odinga's stature.
  • Similar deepfake scams have recently targeted Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa in Kenya and billionaire Mohammed Dewji's account in Tanzania, which raised nearly US$1.5 million.

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