These days, it doesn’t take much for someone’s life to be thrown into chaos online.
With fake images spreading faster than facts, public figures are finding themselves battling rumours they never expected — and sometimes, things can turn downright disturbing.
That’s exactly what happened to TV presenter Narinder Kaur, who has now contacted the police after being targeted by trolls using a manipulated image linking her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A Fake Image Designed to Shock
Narinder, 53, well known for her appearances on shows like Jeremy Vine and Good Morning Britain, was horrified after an anonymous account on X shared an edited photo that made it look like she was posing closely with Epstein.
The image showed Epstein with his arm around her neck as she looked into the camera, but it was completely fabricated.
In reality, the original photo featured Epstein hugging a Belarusian woman believed to have been his last known girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak.
Narinder’s face and body were digitally inserted to create the false impression that she knew him.
Narinder Kaur Speaks Out Against the Lie
Narinder has made it crystal clear: she has never met Epstein and has had no connection to him whatsoever.
She described the situation as both surreal and exhausting, explaining how disturbing it is to wake up and see your face placed into something vile that never happened.
According to her, this is one of the most dangerous sides of modern online abuse — where people are forced to defend themselves against fictional scenarios invented by strangers.
Why She Believes She Was Targeted
Narinder believes the attack wasn’t random.
She says she’s being singled out because she is outspoken on social media and also because of the colour of her skin.
Trolls are trying to humiliate her, discredit her, and attach her name to something so grotesque that people might pause and wonder if it could possibly be true.
She pointed out how AI has changed the nature of harassment: you don’t even need a real event or a real photograph anymore.
Technology can simply invent one, and suddenly people are questioning your reality.
Signs the Image May Have Been AI-Manipulated
While it hasn’t been officially confirmed whether AI or traditional editing software like Photoshop was used, the fake photo appears to show several odd details that suggest artificial manipulation.
The necklace Narinder is wearing seems to disappear unnaturally, her earrings look strange, and no realistic shadow is cast by her in front of Epstein’s face.
The image also seems to have been inspired by real photos of Narinder taken at a film premiere at the Tate Modern in March 2024, where she wore similar jewellery and a black dress.
Police Report and Possible Legal Consequences
The situation has now escalated beyond social media.
A report about the original post has been made to police in England and passed on to the Metropolitan Police.
Under the UK’s Online Safety Act, sharing false information online with the intent to cause serious psychological or physical harm is now a criminal offence.
Anyone convicted could face up to 51 weeks in jail as well as a fine.
Even though the original post was reported, the fake image has already been reshared widely and viewed thousands of times, showing just how quickly misinformation spreads.
Narinder’s Warning About the Bigger Picture
Narinder says what worries her most is the wider impact.
If this can happen to someone in her 50s with a public platform, what about teenagers, young women, or older people who don’t have the same voice or support system?
She stressed that these kinds of images aren’t harmless jokes — they are harassment, degrading, and emotionally damaging.
Despite the trolls, she insists she won’t be bullied into silence by people hiding behind fake accounts and fabricated content.
What’s Next?
Narinder’s case is another stark example of how AI and digital manipulation are being weaponised to spread abuse online.
As police investigate, it raises urgent questions about accountability, safety, and how society can protect people from this growing form of cyber harassment.
The bigger issue remains: if reality can be edited so easily, how do we stop lies from becoming louder than the truth?
