中铁四局原副总工程师赌博被偷拍后，遭敲诈勒索一案迎来新进展。 新京报记者获悉，该案一审宣判后，合肥市蜀山区人民检察院提出抗诉，认为一审判决明显量刑过轻。7月31日， 合肥市中级人民法院作出二审判决，三名赌客刑期分别增加半年至一年两个月不等，另一名视频拍摄者的刑期维 持不变。 案件的起因是一段拍摄于2022年7月23日汤恕赌博的视频。在汤恕此前参赌过程中，有一名赌客得知其央企干部的 身份，便安排人偷偷录下视频。此后，曾与汤恕一同赌博的三人，先后以此赌博视频要挟，声称此前有人在赌 场"出老千"，要求汤恕等人返还输掉的赌资。 由于担心影响仕途，汤恕安排一名工程老板，陆续向三名赌客转账两百多万元。工程老板后报警，三名赌客和视 频拍摄者被抓。 一审过程中，四名被告人在法庭上指控汤恕作为公职人员不仅参与赌博，而且还存在其他违法乱纪行为，法庭 外，他们的家属也通过多种渠道持续举报汤恕，2024年11月8日，汤恕落马。 今年4月17日，合肥市蜀山区人民法院做出一审判决，认定四名被告人构成敲诈勒索罪，分别判处有期徒刑六年至 十二年不等。一审宣判后，四名被告人提出上诉，蜀山区检察院以量刑过轻为由提出抗诉。 新京报记者获悉，针对本 ...

Core Points - The case highlights the misuse of AI technology for personal information security breaches, specifically through the creation of fake compromising images for extortion purposes [1][2] - The defendants, using AI, synthesized fake nude photos of victims and sent extortion letters, resulting in a total illicit gain of 140,000 RMB [1] - The court sentenced the defendants to three years in prison and a fine of 30,000 RMB, emphasizing the seriousness of extortion crimes [2] Summary by Sections - **AI Technology Misuse**: The case illustrates how AI can be exploited to create realistic fake images, posing significant risks to personal information security [1][2] - **Criminal Actions**: The defendants collected personal data online, created fake images, and sent extortion letters to victims, leading to substantial financial gain [1] - **Legal Consequences**: The court's ruling reflects the legal system's stance on extortion, with the defendants receiving a three-year prison sentence and a monetary penalty [2] - **Public Awareness**: The judge's remarks serve as a warning to the public about the dangers of sharing personal information and the need for vigilance against extortion attempts [2]