Vero Beach, Florida man arrested for creating and distributing AI deepfake pornographic images without consent, faces 8 charges

Peter Solomon Ruma, a 37-year-old man from Vero Beach, Florida, was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated pornographic images of women without consent. Bail is set at $1 million, and he faces 8 charges. Police say he obtained photos from social media and other sources to create altered images. The charges involve a female victim between June and August 2026, including 3 counts of creating altered depictions, 3 counts of distribution, 1 count of sexual cyber harassment, and 1 count of stalking. Police have identified multiple potential victims and believe his actions may have continued for years. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be added.