Denying any involvement in the offensive post, Goh said he had lodged a police report over the incident and clarified that he only owns one verified Facebook account.

He also said he had been a victim of identity theft in March, when his image was exploited using artificial intelligence to create a video promoting a gambling website.

“This time, they’ve really gone too far. It’s outrageous – they’ve used my photo to create a Facebook account and insult the king, someone we hold in the highest regard.

“The police have already started an investigation and I hope those responsible will be brought to court,” he said in a post on his verified Facebook account.

He also revealed that he is from Johor and is proud to hail from the state.

Earlier, netizens and several public figures, including Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh, questioned the post made by the fake account, which allegedly insulted Sultan Ibrahim.

The controversial post was related to Xi’s official visit to Malaysia from Tuesday till today.

Akmal urged the police to investigate the matter and called for heavier penalties against those who violate sensitivities involving royalty, religion and race (3Rs).

“That’s the only way they’ll learn and be taught a lesson,” he said.