Young man in Czech Republic investigated for AI-generated fake nude images
Police in the Czech Republic's Pardubice region are investigating a young man accused of using AI to generate a fake nude image of an acquaintance and distributing it. This is the sixth case of its kind since a new criminal provision against such conduct took effect in January 2026, which carries a penalty of up to five years imprisonment.
What happened
A young man in the Pardubice region of the Czech Republic used artificial intelligence to create a fake nude image of an acquaintance by removing the upper half of her clothing in a photograph. The man subsequently distributed the image to the victim and other people in their shared social circle.
This is the sixth such case investigated by police in the Pardubice region since January 2026, when a new provision criminalizing the use of identity to create and distribute pornographic content using artificial intelligence came into effect.
Reported impact
Police spokesperson Iveta Kopecká stated that this form of activity can have serious psychological and professional consequences for victims.
Index analysis
Misuse of identity to create and distribute pornographic content through AI is classified as a criminal offense, carrying a sentence of up to five years imprisonment under the amended criminal code that took effect in January 2026.
Governance controls
Police are advising the public that anyone who becomes a victim of such conduct should contact police immediately. Parents are being encouraged to discuss with children the risks of artificial intelligence and the consequences of sharing such content.
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