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AI-generated pornographic images of Cirebon students spark police investigation

Police in Cirebon, West Java investigated the creation and distribution of pornographic images using AI technology that combined the faces of female high school students with bodies of other people. The images were reportedly stolen, edited using artificial intelligence, and sold on social media platforms.

22 August 2025 Β· Polres Cirebon Kota Β· Harmful and abusive content
22 August 2025
AII-1002-12043
Quick facts
Category
Harmful and abusive content
Country
Indonesia
Date
22 August 2025
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

Pornographic images purportedly created using AI technology were shared on social media in Cirebon, West Java, with the faces of female high school students digitally combined onto bodies of other individuals.

Polres Cirebon Kota began investigating after receiving initial information on Friday, August 22, 2025. By August 24, one formal report had been filed by a victim, with several victims and suspected perpetrators visiting the police station.

Reported impact

Multiple female students in Cirebon were identified as victims of the image manipulation, with the content distributed and sold on social media platforms.

Index analysis

The images were generated by combining stolen photographs of students' faces with bodies of other individuals using AI technology, then disseminated and monetized on social media.

Classification

Category
Harmful and abusive content
Industry
Media, social platforms and marketing
Country
Indonesia
Harm status
Actual harm
Intent
Intentional
Timing
Unknown
Harm types
Human or fundamental rights, Psychological, Reputational
Harmed
Children
Failure modes
Deepfake image
Consequences
Police investigation
AI systems
Unidentified AI image generation system

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