Man arrested in Toledo for creating and distributing AI-generated sexual images of 26 women and minors
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Toledo after using artificial intelligence tools to generate sexually explicit images of 26 women, including minors, using their real photographs obtained from social media. The images and videos were created without consent and distributed through a messaging channel the man administered.
What happened
A 28-year-old man in Toledo was arrested by the Policía Nacional in October 2025 for creating sexually explicit images using artificial intelligence. The investigation began in August 2025 when the mother of two victims reported a messaging channel distributing AI-generated sexual content featuring her daughters' faces.
The man used real photographs of 26 women, including minors and his ex-girlfriend, obtained from social media, to create synthetic sexual images and videos using AI tools. He distributed this material through a messaging channel he administered, where he conducted polls and votes on the videos. He also distributed real images of one victim that were captured with her consent but shared without her knowledge.
Reported impact
The victims, numbering 26 women with some being minors, were linked through family relationships, friendships, or work connections. Their faces and identities were used without consent to create and distribute sexual content.
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Sources and evidence
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