The man allegedly created an AI-generated image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir and sent it to his colleague.
\n\nPhotos from Google Maps & Koo's Facebook
\n\nThe police will be charging a 30-year-old man in court on Sep. 29, 2026 for his involvement in communicating false message and obstructing the course of justice.
\n\nAccording to a police news release, preliminary investigations revealed that the man had created an AI-generated image depicting a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir and sent it to his colleague.
\n\nThe man subsequently deleted the image and the related application in an attempt to conceal his actions.
\n\nOn Aug. 20, 2026, national water agency PUB was notified that a crocodile had been sighted at Pandan Reservoir.
\n\nMembers of the public were advised to exercise caution in the area while water activities at the reservoir were suspended, the police said.
\n\nPUB and the National Parks Board (NParks) also deployed resources to conduct search and capture operations in the area.
\n\nSubsequently, PUB discovered that the photograph provided in relation to the reported sighting was fake and the matter was referred to the police on Aug. 21.
\n\nThe man will be charged with the offence of communicating false message under the…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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