Minor suspect in deepfake case threatened in Finland — YLE News

The South-Eastern Finland Police Department reported threats and other harassment targeting a minor suspected of using artificial intelligence to create nude images of several underage girls in Lappeenranta. There was also an attempt to enter his home. Crime reports were filed over these incidents.

As YLE News reports, police have already questioned the suspect and other involved persons as part of the pre-trial investigation. Law enforcement said that claims and rumors about the case circulating online contain inaccurate information.

Police refuted rumors

According to police, there is no information that the AI-generated images were distributed or sold. The list of names that appeared on social media was not compiled by the suspect, and it is not a list of victims in this case.

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As the pre-trial investigation progressed, the number of victims was clarified. It turned out to be substantially lower than estimated at the initial stage of the investigation. The identities of the victims are known to police, who plan to contact them later during the investigation.

Legal classification of the case

The case is being investigated on suspicion of aggravated dissemination of a sexual image depicting a child. Police noted that the elements of this offense cover not only the dissemination of such materials but also their production.

Law enforcement urged people not to distribute possible images, lists of names, or other materials related to the case. They also urged people not to harass the suspect, as threats, harassment, or other actions against him may constitute a crime.