最高法：诈骗犯罪智能化特征明显，AI换脸被应用于诈骗场景

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court emphasizes the increasing sophistication and intelligence of fraud crimes, highlighting the use of emerging technologies such as AI face-swapping and deep forgery in fraudulent activities [1][3]. Group 1: Fraud Crime Trends - Fraud crimes have consistently ranked among the top five new criminal cases received by the People's Courts over the years [3]. - From 2021 to 2025, the number of first-instance fraud criminal cases rose from a low of 52,000 in 2022 to 94,000 in 2024, with a slight decrease to 93,000 in 2025, marking an 81.2% increase compared to the lowest year [3]. - While the number of fraud cases is on the rise, the overall number of new criminal cases in national courts has shown a downward trend during the same period [3]. Group 2: Evolving Fraud Techniques - Traditional fraud methods such as false investment schemes, fake sales, and impersonation of customer service remain prevalent [3]. - New fraud techniques are emerging, utilizing advanced technologies to change methods and "scripts," leading to a more intelligent approach to fraud [3]. - Criminals are employing tools like "traffic scripts" and "promotion gadgets" to disseminate fraudulent information, making it easier to identify potential victims with lower costs and higher efficiency [3]. Group 3: Legal Response and Policy - The Supreme People's Court is actively addressing the new situations and characteristics of fraud crimes by leveraging legal networks and case databases [4]. - A draft opinion on the trial of fraud criminal cases is being prepared, aimed at guiding courts nationwide in implementing a balanced criminal policy, emphasizing the distinction between civil fraud and criminal offenses [4]. - The policy will focus on increasing the application of property penalties and maximizing efforts to recover losses, thereby enhancing the protection of public financial security [4].