Ahmedabad: The city cybercrime police have arrested a 27-year-old Delhi resident, Sumit Sharma, for allegedly creating multiple fake social media accounts and uploading AI-generated morphed obscene images and videos of an Ahmedabad woman and her mother. The accused reportedly took these actions after the woman rejected his friendship request, according to a statement issued by the cybercrime police.
Details of the Accused
Sumit Sharma, who delivers religious and spiritual discourses at events and also on social media platforms, is a resident of northeast Delhi. Police stated that he initially came into contact with the complainant through Instagram. The accused engaged the woman in religious conversations and later attempted to develop a friendship with her. When she refused, he allegedly began stalking her online and created three fake Instagram accounts and a YouTube channel in her name.
AI-Based Harassment
Between December 2025 and April 2026, Sharma allegedly downloaded photographs of the complainant and her mother from social media. Using AI-based platforms, he generated morphed obscene images and videos and uploaded them on fake social media profiles that carried the complainant’s photographs as display pictures. The accounts also featured objectionable captions and content intended to harass the victim and damage her reputation, police said.
Arrest and Legal Action
Sharma was apprehended from Delhi during the investigation of the case registered under Sections 78(2) and 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 66(C) and 67 of the Information Technology Act. Investigators recovered digital evidence from the accused’s mobile phone, revealing multiple fake accounts linked to the complainant across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Forensic Findings
Forensic examination of the accused’s phone revealed the existence of eight to ten fake social media accounts created in the complainant’s name. The investigation also found that the accused had generated more than 100 AI-morphed images of the victim using various online tools and websites, according to police.
The cybercrime police statement noted that Sharma regularly uploaded religious discourse videos on social media platforms and projected himself as a preacher. A further investigation is underway, police added.
