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Semarang student arrested over AI deepfake pornography targeting former partner

August 6, 2026 · IDN INCIDENT PSYCHOLOGICALREPUTATIONAL

Deepfake abuse cases keep landing in the same place: a local student, a former partner, and a police report.

The facts

A Semarang university student used AI deepfake technology to manipulate his ex-girlfriend's face onto pornographic images and videos, distributing them on social media. The victim suffered severe psychological distress and reputational harm. Police arrested and detained the perpetrator, who faces legal action for violating privacy and human rights.