Appeal for potential victims after man sentenced for creating AI-generated sexually explicit images of children

Appeal for potential victims after man sentenced for creating AI-generated sexually explicit images of children

Police are urging potential victims to come forward and seek support after a man who secretly photographed women and children and used AI to create sexualised images was sentenced yesterday following a local investigation.

A small number of victims have been identified and are receiving specialist support, but officers believe there may be many more victims. We are keen to hear from women and parents in the Enfield area who believe they, or their children, may have been photographed or filmed without their knowledge.

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 7736/10SEP. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Members of the public can also use Sarah's Law to ask police whether someone who has contact with a child has a history of child sexual offences or may pose a risk. This can include neighbours or friends but must relate to a specific person and child. Applications can be made via 101.

We recognise that some people may be distressed by this appeal and want to reassure anyone affected that they will be treated with sensitivity and supported throughout any contact with officers.

Zafer Dogan, 32, from Enfield, was sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison at Wood Green Crown Court on Thursday, 24 September. He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will remain on the sex offender register for 10 years.

Police arrested Dogan on 16 July 2026 after receiving information about his online activity. A forensic examination of his mobile phone uncovered around 1,800 indecent images of children.

Investigators found Dogan had taken thousands of photographs of women and children without their knowledge. Many were taken from his bedroom window overlooking a children's playground, while others suggest he followed women and schoolchildren in the area. Some images were digitally altered to create sexualised content.

Police Constable Natalie Scagliarini, who led the investigation, said:

“This is a deeply distressing case. Dogan’s actions were predatory and dangerous. He targeted the most innocent of scenes – children playing or out walking with their parents – and manipulated the photos he took in the most sickening way.

“The nature of his offending has understandably left those who have learned of it feeling unsettled and violated, not knowing when they might be being watched or photographed and for what purpose.

“We remain committed to protecting women and children and bringing those who seek to exploit them before the courts, and I thank those affected by Dogan’s offending whose bravery and support has helped us to achieve today's result.”