Actress Rukmini Vasanth deepfake controversy: Bengaluru Cyber Police arrests 3 accused
Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police has arrested three accused for allegedly creating and sharing AI-generated visuals of actor Rukmini Vasanth.
Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police has arrested three people for creating and circulating AI-generated images and videos of Kannada actor Rukmini Vasanth on social media.
According to police officials, the accused allegedly created distorted scenes using artificial intelligence tools Kantara: Chapter 1 The actor shared them online with the intention of defaming him and damaging his reputation. The officials seized three mobile phones during the operation and have started a detailed investigation into the matter.
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The arrest came after the 29-year-old actor filed a cyber crime complaint after AI-generated bikini pictures of her went viral online. He said the scenes broadcast were fabricated and not genuine, and called for strict action against misuse of technology.
Reportedly, the accused were later produced before a judicial magistrate and remanded to custody as the investigation progresses. The police have reportedly registered a case under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Indian Code of Justice (BNS). Investigators are also probing whether additional individuals were involved in the creation and dissemination of the doctored content.
Rukmini Vasanth became victim of a deepfake video
In May, Rukmini Vasanth strongly condemned AI-generated bikini photos that went viral. She issued a formal statement clarifying that the widely shared visuals were completely fabricated and warned that she would take legal action against those responsible.
The AI-deepfake video shows a professional photoshoot setup, with a woman getting into a swimming pool wearing a green bikini. The clip quickly spread on social media, sparking discussion online and leading many users to believe that the footage was authentic.
Rukmini Vasant lodged a complaint
Rukmini later filed a cyber crime complaint after AI-generated bikini photos of her went viral online. He said the scenes broadcast were fabricated and not genuine, and called for strict action against misuse of technology.
Following the complaint, she also said that such incidents do not just affect female actors, but also many girls and women across the country, even as she added that AI also has many positives.
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor, who was last seen in Rishabh Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1see you next time toxic with fame and Python With Jr NTR.