Three arrested in Bengaluru for creating AI images of actress Rukmini Vasanth

The Bengaluru cybercrime police have arrested three men, including residents of Kamakshipalya and Manjunathnagar, for allegedly creating and circulating objectionable AI-generated images and videos of actress Rukmini Vasanth on social media platforms.

The arrests took place following an investigation into the distribution of the fabricated media, which targeted the actress. The police have identified the three accused individuals as Ravikumar, Chandrakanth, and Ranjith.

Among the accused, 24-year-old Ravikumar is a resident of Chilakamukhi village, which is located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka.

The second accused has been identified as 33-year-old Chandrakanth. While Chandrakanth is currently residing in the Kamakshipalya area of Bengaluru, he is a native of Thirthahalli, located in the Shivamogga district.

The third individual arrested in connection with the cybercrime is 25-year-old Ranjith, who is a resident of the Manjunathnagar neighborhood in Bengaluru.

According to the Bengaluru cybercrime police, the three men were involved in generating and distributing fabricated media of the actress. The accused allegedly used artificial intelligence technologies to produce the objectionable images and videos, which were then shared widely across various social media networks.

The police stated that these fabricated images and videos were specifically designed and structured to portray the actress in a derogatory manner. Cybercrime officials emphasized that the circulation of these unauthorized AI-generated materials severely damaged her professional and personal reputation, violated her privacy, and subjected her to significant mental distress.

The action by the Bengaluru cybercrime police highlights the growing legal consequences and law enforcement focus on the unauthorized creation and dissemination of deepfakes and AI-generated media targeting individuals.