Rukmini Vasanth deepfake case: Bengaluru Cyber Police arrest three accused for creating AI-generated morphed photos
The Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly creating and sharing AI-generated fake content targeting actor Rukmini Vasanth. The action comes after the actor filed a complaint over manipulated images and videos of her that were being circulated online without her permission. Indian actress Rukmini Vasanth attends the Indian National Cine Academy Awards in Mumbai on April 16, 2026. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) Rukmini, one of the rising stars of Kannada cinema known for films such as Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and Kantara: Chapter 1, approached authorities after discovering objectionable AI-generated visuals being shared across social media platforms. Rukmini recently became the target of AI misuse after morphed images and videos of her in a bikini began circulating online, with false claims that they were taken from a film shoot. According to her complaint, the content was defamatory in nature and had a serious impact on her privacy and personal well-being. Three accused arrested in the case According to an NDTV report, the three accused have been identified as Ravikumar …









