Deepfake case study · Image
Georgiadis denounces AI-generated photo as fake, threatens legal action - eKathimerini.com
A Greek minister denounced an AI-generated image circulating online, threatening legal action against those claiming its authenticity.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Adonis Georgiadis
Updated May 12, 2026 · 1 min read
In May 2026, a government minister became the target of a deepfake image. The minister publicly denounced the image and threatened legal action against those who shared it.
What happened
The minister stated that a photo circulating online, allegedly depicting him in a "private moment," was fake and likely generated using AI. He warned that anyone claiming the image was authentic would face legal action. He expressed concern about the speed at which false claims surrounding the image spread online and urged caution about what people see and believe.