Indonesian student used AI to create and distribute non-consensual explicit images
A student at an Indonesian university used AI technology to create deepfake pornographic images by replacing victims' faces onto other bodies, selling the images on Telegram beginning in April 2026. The case became public in August 2026 and the university's task force is investigating to determine sanctions.
What happened
A student from the Faculty of Economics and Business at UPN Veteran Jawa Timur used AI technology to edit photos of victims by replacing their faces with other bodies to create pornographic images. The incident began in April 2026, with the student selling these edited photos via Telegram.
The case became public in August 2026 when images were posted using Instagram's 'Add Yours' feature, tagging the university's official account and the student economics association. The university's task force (Satgas PPKS) traced an Instagram account allegedly belonging to the perpetrator and reported it to authorities.
Reported impact
The victims of the AI-generated explicit images experienced sexual harassment through the creation and distribution of non-consensual deepfake pornography. The incident caused reputational harm to the university as it became viral on social media.
Index analysis
The case demonstrates misuse of freely available AI image manipulation technology to create sexually explicit deepfakes without consent. The perpetrator intentionally used AI to create and distribute exploitative content for financial gain through Telegram sales.
Governance controls
The university confirmed the student violated the student code of ethics by distributing pornographic content. The institution assembled evidence through its task force to determine appropriate sanctions, which reportedly could include expulsion.
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