Pune's Dark Side: AI-Generated Nude Images of Woman Shared Online After BGMI Chat
A 21-year-old MBA student from Pune's Bavdhan area was targeted with AI-generated obscene images and circulated on social media. The accused, who befriended her through the mobile game BGMI, has been arrested.
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The arrested person has been identified as Chirag Rajendra Thapa (21), a resident of Virar East, Mumbai. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
According to Bavdhan Police, the victim and the accused met online around two weeks ago while playing BGMI. Like many multiplayer online games, BGMI allows random players to interact through matchmaking and voice chat, which is how the accused and the victim got acquainted. After their initial interaction during gaming sessions, the accused reportedly contacted the woman on Snapchat and Instagram. Police said that the two exchanged messages for a few days, but when Thapa proposed to meet her in person and asked her to be his girlfriend, she refused.
A police officer involved in the investigation said, “The woman declined his proposal, explaining that they had never met in person. This rejection angered the accused. He created multiple fake Instagram profiles in her name and began threatening her.”
The officer added that the accused later used AI tools to generate morphed nude and obscene images of the victim and circulated them online. “He shared the doctored images with the victim’s friends and family and even created similar fake images of her female friends, pressuring them to convince her to accept his proposal,” the officer said.
Distressed by the harassment, the woman lodged a complaint at Bavdhan Police Station on Thursday. Acting swiftly, a team led by Senior Police Inspector Anil Vibhute traced the accused’s digital footprint. A team comprising API Ambarish Deshmukh, PSI Bandu Marne, and constables Arun Narale and Swapnil Sabale tracked him down to Karjat, where he was arrested.
Police have secured three days’ custody of the accused for further investigation. The probe is being supervised by PI (Crime) Bhaskar Kadam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main issue in this case?
The main issue is the misuse of artificial intelligence to create and circulate morphed nude images of a 21-year-old MBA student from Pune, causing significant distress and harassment.
How did the accused meet the victim?
The accused met the victim through the online multiplayer game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), where they interacted through matchmaking and voice chat.
What actions did the accused take after the victim rejected him?
After the victim rejected his proposal, the accused created fake Instagram profiles in her name, threatened her, and used AI tools to generate and circulate morphed nude images of her.
How did the police catch the accused?
The police traced the accused’s digital footprint and tracked him down to Karjat, where he was arrested by a team led by Senior Police Inspector Anil Vibhute.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The accused has been arrested and is in police custody for three days for further investigation, supervised by PI (Crime) Bhaskar Kadam.
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