File a criminal complaint with local law enforcement (FaceMagic content on Yandex)
Files a formal criminal complaint with local police or the local prosecutor under state NCII criminal statutes. Yandex response times exceed the statutory window, which means parallel hosting provider and CDN escalation is essential for fast removal.
Time sensitivity matters for this action. Document evidence and file the report within 72 hours of discovery while the perpetrator's digital footprint remains intact and platform logs are still recoverable through subpoena.
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Files a formal criminal complaint with local police or the local prosecutor under state NCII criminal statutes. The complaint triggers law enforcement investigation that can result in criminal charges against the perpetrator. The content was generated by FaceMagic, a face swap service operating from Hong Kong. Yandex response times exceed the statutory window, which means parallel hosting provider and CDN escalation is essential for fast removal. FaceMagic is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer.
Why this matters for FaceMagic content on Yandex
- FaceMagic's mobile distribution makes it accessible to minors without age verification beyond the standard app store rating.
- Yandex Images has historically had weaker filtering than Google or Bing, and surfaces results that are deindexed elsewhere. This makes Yandex a critical second pass for any NCII removal effort.
- FaceMagic content distributed through Yandex typically reaches between four and twelve additional platforms within 72 hours through reposts, mirrors, and cross platform redistribution.
- Source attribution to FaceMagic is critical for criminal complaint because it establishes the AI generated nature of the content, which strengthens statutory claims under 47 USC 223a regardless of whether the depicted person ever existed in unaltered form.
How AI generator removal works
What to do, step by step
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Preserve evidence before any other action Capture full page screenshots with the URL bar visible, save the highest resolution copy of the content available, and document the FaceMagic fingerprint indicators including facemagic outputs include an embedded watermark in the free tier and a characteristic skin tone harmonization that adjusts the swapped face to match the source body skin tone. Complete evidence package from platform removal action
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Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms FaceMagic content distributed on Yandex rarely stays there. ScanErase indexes 2.4 billion face embeddings across 200 plus platforms and identifies every current hosting location in a single scan, including additional FaceMagic variations.
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File the criminal complaint with local law enforcement File with local police or the prosecutor under your state's NCII criminal statute. The complaint should specifically reference the FaceMagic source attribution and the Yandex distribution platform. Provide the complete evidence package and any communications from the perpetrator.
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Document the FaceMagic source attribution FaceMagic outputs include an embedded watermark in the free tier and a characteristic skin tone harmonization that adjusts the swapped face to match the source body skin tone. This attribution evidence is critical for the legal record and supports stronger statutory claims regardless of which specific action you pursue.
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Coordinate with Yandex platform removal Yandex accepts removal requests through its abuse contact at copyright@yandex-team.ru. Yandex Images is particularly important because it indexes adult content that Google and Bing exclude.
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File the complete evidence record for the legal track State NCII criminal statutes in 48 states with felony provisions in 16 states provides the foundational legal basis for this action. Document every notice sent, every platform response, and every confirmation in a single evidence file. ScanErase produces this Verified Removal Package automatically as your case progresses.
Legal context
- State NCII criminal statutes in 48 states with felony provisions in 16 states
- Federal statutes for interstate cases including 47 USC 223a and 18 USC 2261A
- Yandex is a Russian company with limited US enforcement traction. The most effective leverage is Russian data protection law and consumer law claims, which a specialist Russian counsel can file directly.
- FaceMagic attribution: App store distribution provides the most effective lever. App Store and Play Store policy violation reports for facilitating NCII have produced regional restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
Does it matter that the image was AI generated and not a real photograph of me?
47 USC 223a explicitly covers AI generated and digitally altered intimate imagery alongside authentic content. FaceMagic attribution does not weaken your claim, it strengthens the documentation of harm under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
What if FaceMagic cannot be reached for direct legal action?
FaceMagic is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer. App store distribution provides the most effective lever. App Store and Play Store policy violation reports for facilitating NCII have produced regional restrictions. The action you take here proceeds independently of any direct correspondence with the source generator.
How long will Yandex actually take to remove the content?
Yandex typically responds in approximately 96 hours when a properly formatted statutory notice is filed. ScanErase files the notice within 5 minutes of authorization and tracks compliance through your Verified Removal Package.
Will the criminal complaint action reveal my identity to Yandex or the perpetrator?
Criminal investigation, potential arrest of the perpetrator, prosecution leading to criminal conviction, and a documented criminal record that supports civil claims and any future protective orders. The disclosure scope is limited to what the action requires. Your scan and removal process is not disclosed to employers, family, or any third parties beyond the recipients required by the specific legal procedure.
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