AI-generated explicit imagery leads to arrests in US and India

Law enforcement agencies in the United States and India have arrested individuals for using artificial intelligence to create and distribute non-consensual sexually explicit imagery.

In Florida, 37-year-old Peter Solomon Ruma was arrested by the Vero Beach Police Department. Investigators allege Ruma used social media photographs to create and promote altered sexual depictions of women. Ruma faces multiple charges, including sexual cyberharassment, stalking, and the creation and promotion of altered sexual depictions. Detectives believe the activity may have spanned several years and could involve additional unidentified victims.

In New Delhi, India, 22-year-old Keshav Bansal was arrested by the Cyber Police Station for allegedly using AI tools to morph photographs of a former college acquaintance. The victim reported that explicit images and videos were being circulated via anonymous Instagram accounts and Discord servers. Following a technical investigation into digital footprints and IP logs, police linked the activity to Bansal, who reportedly acted out of personal resentment.