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Swiss Politician Stripped of Immunity Over Deepfake Scandal

6/29/2025

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Swiss politician Andreas Glarner faces serious repercussions after releasing a deepfake video of fellow parliamentarian Sibel Arslan during the 2023 election campaign. The Senate's Legal Affairs Committee stripped him of his parliamentary immunity, highlighting the gravity of his actions. While an investigation looms, a conviction seems improbable, leaving Glarner's political future in jeopardy.

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Story summary

Swiss politician Andreas Glarner faces serious repercussions after releasing a deepfake video of fellow parliamentarian Sibel Arslan during the 2023 election campaign. The Senate's Legal Affairs Committee stripped him of his parliamentary immunity, highlighting the gravity of his actions. While an investigation looms, a conviction seems improbable, leaving Glarner's political future in jeopardy.