Ireland Crime

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Unspecified (fake AI-generated image under investigation)

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2 reports, 16 Feb 2025 to 17 Feb 2025

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galwaybeo.ie, extra.ie

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• Gardaí investigating circulation of fake AI-generated image in Galway West Unspecified (fake AI-generated image under investigation)

  A fake AI-generated pornographic image of Irish former TV presenter Gráinne Seoige was circulated online during her 2024 General Election candidacy in Galway West. Gardaí confirmed they received a report in relation to the distribution of a harmful communication in November 2024. The offence falls under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, known as Coco's Law. No suspect has been named and the investigation is ongoing as of February 2025.

  Reported, 16 Feb 2025Victim · 2 reports

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1. 17 Feb2025
   Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, in Gardaí investigating circulation of fake AI-generated image in Galway West

   Grainne Seoige issues update as gardai probe 'fake x rated pictures' of star

   victim, Gráinne Seoige, female, irish (judged from name)Gráinne Seoige♀IE
2. 16 Feb2025
   Reportedextra.ie, in Gardaí investigating circulation of fake AI-generated image in Galway West

   Gardaí investigating circulation of fake AI-generated pornographic image of Gráinne Seoige

   victim, Gráinne Seoige, irish (judged from name)Gráinne SeoigeIE

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