Deepfake: influencer reports blackmail after having bikini photos turned into nudes by AI
A woman had her personal photographs manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) to create pornographic content, becoming a victim of blackmail. Given what happened, she decided to go to the police to report the case.
During an interview with Fantástico, digital influencer Débora Sanchez explained that the images, originally published on her social networks, were altered and later published on an adult website without her consent.
Criminals used the victim’s photos to digitally insert other people’s private parts, creating false and compromising montages.
“My photos were modified. I’m totally naked on an adult website”, revealed Débora Sanchez about the shocking discovery.
After becoming aware of the fraud, the influencer collected several pieces of evidence, including screenshots of the content, and promptly presented them to a police station to register the incident.
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Digital influencer Débora Sanchez experienced a deep feeling of guilt when questioning the situation. She wondered if, in some way, she was responsible for what happened because she shared a photo in a bikini.
“I unfortunately came to think: could it be my fault? I posted a photo in a bikini”, said Débora, expressing her initial anguish.
However, she quickly concluded that she had not made any mistakes. Débora pondered: “It’s so common for us to post a photo in a bikini. What’s the problem with that?”
Determined not to remain silent, the victim argued that other women who go through similar situations should also report these crimes.
The importance of family support in overcoming
Débora Sanchez emphasized that the support of her family was essential for her to be able to face the difficult episode. The support of her husband and other relatives was crucial to overcome the fear and trauma caused by undue exposure.
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“My family welcomed me, my husband welcomed me, and at no point did he think it was my fault, that was what gave me the most strength,” said the influencer.
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Despite the strong emotional impact, Débora said she tried not to be affected by the false content that was produced.
“I didn’t get upset because it wasn’t me, it wasn’t my body,” she declared, reaffirming her integrity.
Alarming growth in cases of image manipulation
For Mariana Valente, who is director and professor at InternetLab, the deepfake cases that come to light represent only a small portion of the reality.
“We can say with great certainty that the cases we know about are the tip of the iceberg”, explained Valente, indicating the vast dimension of the problem.
The expert also clarifies that deepfake is any content, such as images or videos, generated by artificial intelligence tools to replicate a person’s image.
She added that “the vast majority of images and videos that we call deepfakes are sexual deepfakes of women”, underlining the gendered nature of this digital violence.
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Researchers at UFRJ’s NetLab laboratory discovered a market organized around the creation and distribution of deepfakes, including images of public figures such as Paolla Oliveira. During monitoring, 198 different advertisements were identified circulating on Meta platforms, the company that controls Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads.
“Practically every day there were advertisements being distributed on the Meta, Instagram and Facebook platforms, with falsified images of Paolla”, detailed Marie Santini, director of NetLab, highlighting the frequency and scope of distribution.
Digital influencer Débora Sanchez shared her story publicly on August 5, 2026.
