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
- A 31-year-old man from Carrizo Springs, Texas, Adan Covarrubias, was arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of pornographic images and videos involving local children.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI, and Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office collaborated on the arrest.
- Covarrubias charged with felony possession of computer-generated child pornography under Senate Bill 20.
- Over 900 AI-generated pornographic images and videos were found, depicting children manipulated from photos taken from South Texas school pages.
- Approximately 30 identified victims, involving both prepubescent and pubescent children.
- Senate Bill 20 was enacted to create new state jail felony offenses for the possession or promotion of obscene visual material involving child depictions.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety urges Texans to report suspicious activities using iWatchTexas.
- Victims and concerned individuals can report suspected online and offline child sexual exploitation to the FBI through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline.
