The Tainan court in Taiwan has concluded a case of 'fake porn filming' fraud. A man, seeking to satisfy his personal desires, played two roles himself—posing as staff of an Asian adult content platform—to lure a woman into agreeing to film a sex video, but in reality scammed her into providing sexual services for free. The court sentenced the man to 6 months in prison for obtaining benefits through fraud, and also ordered him to pay the victim NT$200,000 (RM26,000) in emotional distress compensation.
According to a report by ETtoday News Cloud on the 29th, court records show that the 39-year-old man, surnamed Zhan and residing in Yunlin County, began contacting the victim via WhatsApp in September 2024. He posed as 'Li Dewei', a staff member collaborating with an Asian adult content platform, and also used the identity of 'Li Xiaofeng', claiming to be a male actor. He falsely claimed that an NT$850,000 filming fee had been arranged, and only required her to participate in filming one sex video. Believing the scheme, the victim went to a motel in Guiren District, Tainan, on the afternoon of September 5, 2024, for the appointment.
After entering the room, the two engaged in sexual activity. Afterwards, Zhan immediately blocked all contact methods without paying any compensation, and after realizing she had been deceived, the woman reported the incident to the police.
In the criminal case, the Tainan District Court ruled that Zhan, for personal satisfaction, deliberately used fraudulent tactics to induce the victim to provide sexual services, with particularly egregious methods. He had previously used the same scam on women in both Taichung and Kaohsiung, with a history of such offenses. Although he admitted the crime, he did not reconcile with or compensate the victim, showing a poor attitude after the crime, and was sentenced to six months in accordance with the law.
Woman: Suffered Long-Term Fear Afterward
In the civil case, the victim argued that Zhan's actions seriously violated her sexual autonomy, causing her long-term fear, anxiety, and loss of trust in others, resulting in great emotional pain. She sought NT$1.2 million in compensation for emotional distress. After considering both parties' identities, financial status, and the severity of the infringement, the court ordered Zhan to pay NT$200,000, with 5% annual interest starting from August 12, 2025. The verdict is still subject to appeal.
Prosecutors and Police: Do Not Trust 'Male Actor' Invites Online
Prosecutors and police specifically remind the public that in recent years, there have been multiple cases of fake porn filming and fake AV actor scams. These often target women wishing to quickly enter the adult industry by luring them with high fees, only to disappear after sex. Authorities urge people to stay vigilant and never trust online invitations claiming to be from producers, agents, or male actors in order to avoid psychological trauma and difficulties seeking restitution.