North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: A woman resident of Kankarbagh area of Patna lodged a complaint in the cyber police station that a young man has been harassing her for the last several days. The accused used AI tools to create simple photographs of the woman. Nude/Obscene Photos And started demanding money by threatening to make them viral on social media.
How was the crime committed? (Mode of Operation)
Photo theft: The accused downloaded the woman’s normal photo from her social media account.
Use of AI: Superimposed face onto an obscene body using ‘Deep Nude’ or similar AI software (Deepfake).
Blackmailing: The accused sent these photos to the woman through WhatsApp and demanded a huge amount. He threatened that if he did not get the money, he would send it to his relatives and friends.
Police action and arrest
On the complaint of the woman, Patna Cyber Cell immediately conducted a raid on the basis of technical surveillance and mobile location:
Identification of the accused: The arrested youth has been identified as a local resident of Patna, who is said to be quite technically competent.
Recovery: Police have seized the mobile phone and laptop of the accused, in which edited photographs and chats of the woman have been found as evidence of blackmailing.
Currents: A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the IT Act and fraud and blackmailing and he has been sent to jail.
How to avoid AI blackmailing? (Safety Tips)
Social Media Settings: Keep your profile ‘Private’ so that strangers cannot see your photo.
Two-Factor Authentication: Activate 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) on your accounts so that the account does not get hacked.
Don’t be afraid, report: If someone blackmails you through such a photo, do not be afraid. Report immediately to the nearest cyber police station or www.cybercrime.gov.in File a complaint at.
Don’t share photos: Avoid sharing your personal photos with strangers.
