Assamese influencer Archita Phukan, known by her online persona Baby Doll Archi, was recently thrust into the spotlight, not for her posts, but due to a disturbing misuse of technology.
Her ex-boyfriend, Pritam Bora, has been arrested by Assam Police for creating and selling AI-generated fake photos and videos of Archita in a calculated act of revenge.
The images, many of which went viral online, included obscene content and even a fabricated picture featuring Archita with adult film actress Kendra Lust.
However, as police investigations revealed, the visuals were entirely fake, crafted using advanced deepfake tools and just one real photo of Archita.
Assam Police Confirm AI Misuse in Archita Phukan Case
On July 12, Archita filed a complaint in Dibrugarh, accusing Bora of defaming her through AI-created visuals. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Sizal Agarwal, confirmed that Pritam used platforms like Midjourney and OpenArt AI to morph and generate explicit content.
“The victim and the accused have a past acquaintance, and due to some personal reasons, he resorted to doing this sort of crime,” said SSP Agarwal.
He added that Bora made it appear Archita had joined the adult entertainment industry—an allegation later proven false.
Bora, a mechanical engineer, reportedly earned around ₹10 lakh by selling these fake images and videos online.
Police seized his electronic devices and charged him under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Legal experts have warned that current cyber laws may not be robust enough to deal with such advanced digital abuse.
Criminal lawyer Nrupen Vadakken commented, “This is a chilling reminder of how revenge can be amplified by technology. Victims must speak up, and policymakers must act.”