Bruno Fernandes targeted by illegal betting operator using deepfake video
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes became a target of illegal betting operator QH88, which created an AI-generated deepfake video falsely depicting him as an official partner. Unlike Jude Bellingham, whose similar scam was quickly removed, Fernandes faces ongoing misuse of his image. This incident highlights the growing issue of identity theft among active athletes in the unregulated gambling sector.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 07:40 UTC
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