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Bengaluru Woman Falls Victim to Sextortion Racket, Police Probe Underway
A Bengaluru woman has lodged a police complaint against a man accused of taking obscene photographs of her and using them to extort money through threats of public exposure on social media platforms.
LSN India ·
Police in Bengaluru are investigating a case of alleged sextortion after a woman filed a complaint against a man who allegedly obtained compromising photographs of her and threatened to publish them online unless she paid him money.
According to the woman's account, the accused threatened to upload the images on Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms to coerce her into making payments. The threats reportedly escalated to include abusive language directed at the victim.
The complaint has been registered with the local police division, which has initiated a probe into the matter. Investigators are examining the circumstances under which the photographs were obtained and the chain of communications between the accused and the victim.
The case highlights the growing menace of digital extortion in urban India, where perpetrators increasingly exploit intimate images to blackmail victims. Cybercrime units have advised citizens to report such incidents promptly and avoid direct communication with perpetrators.
Police officials stated that appropriate legal action would be pursued once the investigation is complete, with potential charges including extortion, intimidation, and violations of the Information Technology Act.