Japanese man arrested for fraud using AI female persona to sell dating advice.

A man's fraudulent online persona highlights how virtual interactions can lead to real-life consequences and deception.

So let me break this down for you. In the wild world of online personas, Kaiga Yokota thought he hit the jackpot by creating a super realistic AI avatar named Miru Nanase. Dude sets up social media, gets 90,000 followers, and starts offering “tips” to help guys attract women. Sounds kinda harmless, right? But he’s out here collecting money like he’s a dating guru, and let’s be real, that’s just sketchy.

Fast forward to December, and guess what? Kaiga got snagged for fraud after allegedly swindling over 1.25 million yen from a guy who thought he was getting solid advice. Now, he claims he didn’t trick anyone—just a man using an avatar to hustle. But here’s the kicker: if you’re considering throwing cash at an internet stranger for dating tips, you might wanna think twice. Remember, behind each online persona, there could be a not-so-genuine character waiting to swipe your cash.

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