In Gujarat’s Kheda district, police arrested eight men for allegedly gang-raping and blackmailing a 17-year-old since 2023 under the POCSO Act. One accused remains absconding, and investigations with forensic evidence are ongoing
Police in Amravati, Maharashtra arrested Mohammad Ayaz for allegedly exploiting over 180 minor girls and circulating obscene videos for blackmail. Authorities suspect a wider network, while investigations and public protests continue in the region
In Mumbai, police registered a case against a transperson’s brother for allegedly circulating an AI-doctored video of minister Narhari Zirwal. The accused reportedly attempted blackmail, prompting an investigation under IT and criminal laws
A 45-year-old man from Kalyan East in Maharashtra’s Thane district allegedly died by suicide after cybercriminals blackmailed him with morphed obscene photos and extorted money over several months. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
A deaf and mute woman’s delayed complaint of a 2009 sexual assault in Mumbai has exposed an alleged serial predator who targeted hearing- and speech-impaired women through drugging, rape, blackmail and extortion. Police say at least seven survivors have been identified so far
A 22-year-old nurse from Tumakuru died by suicide in Bengaluru after being allegedly blackmailed with private photos by her friend’s father. Police had earlier warned the accused following a complaint, but the victim ended her life days later.
Harish, a 25-year-old hotel worker from Khammam, died by suicide after harassment by a loan app company, which morphed and circulated obscene images when he couldn’t repay dues. Police registered a case based on his father’s complaint
As social media has become an integral part of our life and hard to be ignored, it is at least necessary to remain safe while using the public platform.
Two men were arrested here for allegedly extorting over Rs 10 lakh from a woman by threatening to upload her obscene photographs on social media, police said on Thursday.
