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Crimes against children/minors

EU says it is ‘seriously looking’ into Musk’s Grok AI over sexual deepfakes of minors

Grok maker xAI said earlier in January it was scrambling to fix flaws in its AI tool.
Grok maker xAI said earlier in January it was scrambling to fix flaws in its AI tool.

Body of infant boy found in rubbish bin at Yong Peng highway rest stop in Johor

The body has been taken to hospital for a post-mortem examination and further investigation.
The body has been taken to hospital for a post-mortem examination and further investigation.

AI chatbot Grok posts sexual images of minors after ‘lapses in safeguards’

Grok created images of minors in minimal clothing in response to user prompts over the past few days, violating its own acceptable use policy.
Grok created images of minors in minimal clothing in response to user prompts over the past few days, violating its own acceptable use policy.

15 months’ jail for man who ill-treated his 2 sons, including one with autism

The offender lodged a police report against himself in March 2024, while his wife did the same two months later.
The offender lodged a police report against himself in March 2024, while his wife did the same two months later.

At least 8,000 new Epstein-linked documents released by US Justice Department

Newly-released documents from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a sheaf of entirely redacted pages.
Newly-released documents from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a sheaf of entirely redacted pages.

70% of employers in Japan did not check sex offence database when hiring teachers

281 teachers at Japanese schools were subjected to disciplinary action or a reprimand for sexual misconduct in fiscal 2024.
281 teachers at Japanese schools were subjected to disciplinary action or a reprimand for sexual misconduct in fiscal 2024.

Trump says ‘terrible’ Epstein files are tarnishing reputations

US President Donald Trump said he believed “people are very angry that pictures are being released” that connect them to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US President Donald Trump said he believed “people are very angry that pictures are being released” that connect them to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Victims, lawmakers condemn slow release of Epstein files

A group of Epstein victims complained that only a “fraction” of the files have been released.
A group of Epstein victims complained that only a “fraction” of the files have been released.

Married man convicted of obtaining sexual services from 13-year-old girl

Chew Koh Leong pleaded guilty and was convicted on two charges of obtaining sexual services from a person below the age of 18.
Chew Koh Leong pleaded guilty and was convicted on two charges of obtaining sexual services from a person below the age of 18.

Epstein victims, US lawmakers criticise partial file release and redactions

Newly-released documents from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a number of pictures of former US president Bill Clinton are seen in images released on Dec 19 by the US Justice Department.
Newly-released documents from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a number of pictures of former US president Bill Clinton are seen in images released on Dec 19 by the US Justice Department.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.