Babydoll Archi's secret unveiled: She's neither a content influencer nor living in US. Who is she?

An Instagram account named Babydoll Archi recently ignited a social media storm, attracting more than 1.4 million followers with its sleek videos and suggestive aesthetics. The profile projected an image of a glamorous woman named Archita Phukan, who appeared in reel after reel lip-syncing to music, dressed in stylish, often provocative attire. Audiences were captivated, and the account quickly gained the blue verification tick, collaborating with well-known content creators. But the woman viewers were mesmerized by was never real.

A Fabricated Identity Built from a Single Photo

According to the Dibrugarh Police in Assam, the woman portrayed in the viral videos did not exist. Instead, the entire profile was a digital fabrication built using artificial intelligence tools and manipulated imagery. Shockingly, the visuals were created using just one photo of a real woman—an unsuspecting resident of Dibrugarh—who had no idea her identity was being exploited for internet fame and profit. The woman, who remains unnamed to protect her privacy, was not involved in any of the content circulated under the name Archita Phukan.

The Arrest of the Accused

On a Saturday evening in Dibrugarh, authorities apprehended the man believed to be behind the false identity. Identified as Pratim Bora, he was a former partner of the woman whose photo was used. The police allege that Bora orchestrated the entire scheme to intentionally humiliate and mentally distress her after their relationship came to an end.

Senior Superintendent of Police Sizal Agarwal confirmed to The Times of India that Bora had uploaded manipulated and indecent content, falsely linking the woman to adult material and claiming she lived in the United States. These claims were found to be entirely untrue. Officers asserted that the accused intended to smear her reputation due to personal grievances.

From Harassment to a Business Venture

The account’s first viral reel—featuring 'Archita' miming to the Spanish song Dame Un Grrr by Kate Linn—sparked widespread attention. What began as an act of online revenge soon transformed into a money-making scheme. Bora reportedly monetized the content by driving traffic to a paid Linktree platform called Actual Fans, where AI-generated adult-themed content was hosted.

According to SSP Agarwal, Bora initially earned Rs 3 lakh within five days and potentially accumulated as much as Rs 10 lakh through this deceptive operation. The Instagram handle, which was launched in August 2020, had undergone multiple name changes—most recently rebranded from Babydoll Archi to Amira Ishtara.

Tracing the Digital Trail

The accused, a mechanical engineer working remotely from Assam, had gone into hiding. But cybercrime investigators used technical tracking methods, including his IP address, to pinpoint his location. He was finally arrested in a rented flat in Tinsukia. Authorities seized his phone, laptop, SIM cards, and bank records for forensic examination. Investigators believe Bora utilized artificial intelligence software to generate sexualized content using just the one original image.

During interrogation, Bora allegedly admitted that his actions were driven by emotional distress and resentment following the breakup with the woman. He confessed to collecting images from her old social media profiles and altering them to produce explicit visuals.

Ongoing Investigation into Tools and Collaborators

Police are now delving deeper into Bora’s activities, analyzing the AI programs he used, and examining whether he worked alone or had assistance. They are also reviewing multiple fake Gmail accounts that may have been used to manage the profile’s presence across platforms. Investigators have emphasized the need to tighten cybercrime protocols to prevent similar misuse of deepfake technology in the future.