Man arrested for creating deepfake obscene images in Dibrugarh, India
A man in Dibrugarh, India was arrested after using AI image generation and morphing tools to create deepfake obscene images of his ex-girlfriend and share them on social media to harm her reputation following her marriage to another man.
What happened
A man in Dibrugarh used advanced AI tools to create obscene deepfake images of his ex-girlfriend's face. According to police investigation, the man was angry that the woman ended their relationship and became more upset after she married. He used AI image generation, morphing tools and content distribution platforms to create convincing fake images and videos that were shared on social media.
Police arrested the man after the fake obscene photos and videos went viral on the internet. The content was made so convincing that many people believed it was real.
Reported impact
A married woman became a victim of digital crime when fake obscene images and videos attributed to her were spread on the internet.
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Sources and evidence
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