Delhi man accused of rape, blackmail using job offer ruse; manhunt underway

Authorities in Mandawli, East Delhi, have launched a manhunt for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman for over four decades under the pretext of offering her employment. According to the police complaint, the accused lured the victim with promises of a job before perpetrating the assault. The case came to light after the victim approached law enforcement following years of alleged victimization. Police said the accused subsequently created intimate video recordings of the woman and used them for systematic blackmail and extortion. A first information report has been filed at the local police station, initiating formal criminal proceedings. The accused's whereabouts remain unknown, and police have begun investigation and search operations. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the timeline of alleged offenses or the victim's identity, citing privacy considerations. The case highlights concerns over employment-related deception used to commit sexual crimes and subsequent exploitation through digital means.