Suspect accused of creating AI child sex abuse images, arrested by Texas DPS in major bust
Suspect accused of creating AI child sex abuse images, arrested by Texas DPS in major bust
Publish Date: 2026-05-29 16:36:00
Source Domain: news4sanantonio.com
- Carrizo Springs man, Adan Covarrubias, arrested for creating hundreds of AI-generated child pornography images and videos involving local children using photos from South Texas school-related pages.
- Joint investigation by Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigations Division, FBI, and Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office resulted in his arrest in May 2026.
- Covarrubias charged with felony possession of computer-generated child pornography, enabled by Senate Bill 20 which targets obscene visual material that appears to depict a child.
- Investigations identified over 900 pornographic images and videos created by Covarrubias, depicting both prepubescent and pubescent children; approximately 30 child victims identified so far.
- Authorities stress the need for parents to educate children about online safety and encourage them to report suspicious activities.
