A Canadian politician, who previously suggested that a voicemail she purportedly left for a prospective mayoral candidate last summer was the product of artificial intelligence, has been detained and accused of making threats.

Ontario Councilor Corinna Traill was taken into custody on Wednesday, facing two charges of uttering threats, as reported by the Peterborough Police Service in Ontario.

Back in September, Tom Dingwall, who was a former candidate for mayor, claimed in a Facebook post that Traill had left him a voicemail in August. In the message, she allegedly urged him not to pursue the mayoral race, so that a friend of hers could run without opposition.

According to Dingwall’s allegations, Traill made threats that included coming to his home to harm him and his wife in a violent manner.

“Miss Traill made it clear that if I did not, she would come to my home, kill me, and sexually assault my wife, then sexually assault her again,” he alleged.

He called for Traill to step down, adding, “To be clear, no elected official, paid to represent us, should utilize intimidation or threats to dissuade anyone from pursuing elected office or engaging in public service, especially to the benefit of their friend.”

In her own statement posted to Facebook in September, Traill denied having sent the voicemail.

“I want to state clearly and unequivocally: I did not create this message,” she wrote. “I have been advised that artificial intelligence technology was involved. Portions of the voicemail were my voice, but other parts were artificially generated.”

She wrote at the time that her team was trying to figure out who created the message.

“For more than a decade I have worked to represent the best interests of our community, advocate for our residents, and ensure that local decision-making reflects the values and priorities of the people I serve,” she added. “That dedication will not waver in light of these circumstances.”

Traill was released from jail on her own recognizance and is expected in court in January, the police department said.  

Fox News Digital has reached out to Traill for comment.