In Odessa, a man was caught producing child pornography using AI

In Odesa, a 38-year-old man is suspected of accessing and possessing child pornography, as well as producing it using artificial intelligence. During a search, police seized computer equipment containing illegal content.

This was reported by the press service of the National Police in the Odesa region.

According to the investigation, the Odessa resident searched the internet for pornographic material depicting children and stored it. In addition, using a special artificial intelligence program, he created new videos and photographs by combining frames from the stored files.

Law enforcement officers searched the man’s residence and seized computer equipment. The illegal content found on the devices was sent for forensic analysis.

Investigators notified the man that he was suspected of violating Parts 1 and 3 of Article 301-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. These charges pertain to the intentional acquisition of access to child pornography using information and telecommunications systems, its storage without the intent to sell or distribute, as well as the production of such content.

The maximum penalty under the charged articles is up to 12 years of imprisonment, along with disqualification from holding certain positions or engaging in certain activities for a period of up to three years.

The issue of selecting a pretrial measure for the suspect is currently being decided, and the investigation is ongoing.

Also in Odesa, a man is suspected of sexual crimes against minors. Among his victims are seven girls aged 10–11. According to the case file, the 38-year-old Odesa resident found the children through Telegram. He engaged in sexually explicit conversations with them, sent nude photos, subjected them to psychological pressure, threatened to kill them, and blackmailed them. 

Анна Літман