What happened

The unnamed man installed hidden cameras in the victim's toilet and bedroom at his home between May and July 2022 and recorded her in various states of undress and during private moments, including showering and changing clothes. 

He then used his design skills and a smartphone application to superimpose the niece's face onto pornographic videos, creating 17 deepfake videos.

The victim discovered one of the cameras taped under her sink on July 12, 2022, and reported the incident to her aunt and the police. During her packing to move out, she found a second camera hidden under her bed. 

The man was subsequently arrested, and his electronic devices were seized, revealing the voyeuristic deepfake content.

Why it happened

The court heard that the man's actions stemmed from a combination of factors, including marital issues stemming from the perpetrator's financial problems and depression, apparent psychological need for control, and sexual curiosity.