Odisha man arrested for creating AI-generated obscene content targeting CM Majhi
A 22-year-old man in Odisha was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated morphed images and videos containing obscene and defamatory content targeting Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Instagram over two months. Police detected the content during routine social media monitoring and arrested him on discovering the account had shared similar material about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
What happened
Biswajit Sahu, a 22-year-old diploma holder in electrical engineering from Jagatpur in Cuttack district, created and circulated AI-generated morphed images and videos of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on his Instagram account (@m.r_biswa_) over two months.
The content, which contained obscene language, vulgar gestures and defamatory remarks, was publicly accessible with potential for wider circulation. Sahu also posted similarly objectionable content depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Reported impact
The material reached millions of people on the social media platform and had potential to spread widely, according to police.
Investigators stated that Sahu committed the act intentionally to harm the reputation of the Chief Minister and misguide youths.
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