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Jujuy Judge Orders Preventive Detention for 19-Year-Old Accused of AI Fake Scholarship Scheme and Secret Bathroom Filming

Prosecutors have opened a 90‑day probe centered on forensic tests of seized devices to establish who created the abusive content.

Overview

  • The federal case charges aggravated human trafficking for sexual exploitation and possession of child sexual abuse material after three students were lured to San Salvador de Jujuy.
  • Investigators say the suspect used AI tools, including ChatGPT, plus forged websites, flyers and documents to fabricate a scholarship program tied to a fictitious student organization.
  • A hidden camera embedded in a bathroom clock was discovered by the victims, and police later recovered the device after the suspect allegedly tried to throw it from a patrol car.
  • Preliminary analysis found 15 videos and 68 photos of the three victims on the camera and other devices, along with additional child sexual abuse material linked to possible other victims.
  • Judge Eduardo Hansen granted the preventive detention requested by federal prosecutor Federico Zurueta, citing the suspect’s technical skills, the attempted destruction of evidence, and risks to the investigation.