Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Karnataka Man Arrested for Blackmailing Women Using AI
A man named Shubham was arrested for using AI to create fake images of women and blackmail them.
He would meet girls on Instagram, get their pictures, and then use AI to make it look like they were in inappropriate situations.
He'd then threaten to share these fake images unless they did what he wanted.
Police found lots of fake pictures and profiles and are trying to find other victims.
Shubham worked as a security guard and had special computer training.
Shubham Kumar Manojprasad Singh arrested in Karnataka for cybercrimes.
Singh allegedly used AI to create and share obscene images of women.
A 19-year-old girl filed a complaint after being blackmailed.
Police found over 13,000 photos and 100 fake Instagram profiles.
Singh, a security guard, received special computer training in Delhi.
- Who
- Shubham Kumar Manojprasad Singh, 25.
- What
- Shubham Kumar Manojprasad Singh created and circulated obscene images using AI and blackmailed women.
- When
- Arrested, following a complaint.
- Where
- Arrested in Sandur, Bellary district, Karnataka.
- Why
- To blackmail and extort women.
Victims
Offender
Harm caused by the Blackmail
Victims
Experience defamation and reputational damage.
Offender
N/A
- Accused
- Shubham Kumar Manojprasad Singh
- Age
- 25
- Location of Arrest
- Karnataka
- Alleged Crime
- Blackmailing and Defamation using AI
- Photos Found
- Over 13,000
- Fake Instagram Profiles
- Over 100
- Employment
- Security guard
